Architect/Planner (Conservation Planning)

sggovterp; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

URA in Singapore is seeking a heritage and conservation professional to join our planning team. You will work on conserved buildings, heritage areas, and policy guidance to protect Singapore's built heritage.

This role emphasizes GIS-enabled planning, stakeholder engagement, and developing digital tools to analyse data and support sustainable conservation strategies across urban districts.

Formación

• Degree in Architecture, Urban Design or Planning, Geography, Building Conservation or Conservation Management.
• Interest in architectural heritage and local identity.
• Knowledge or interest in GIS, digital technologies and 3D systems in planning.
• Experience in heritage-related projects preferred.
• Bilingual in English and another official Singapore language.

Responsabilidades

• Process development applications and proposals for conserved buildings.
• Formulate policies and guidelines for conservation areas.
• Undertake initiatives to protect and enhance heritage character and environment.
• Plan and develop areas with heritage interest.
• Evaluate heritage buildings for conservation.
• Engage with stakeholders on proposals and development plans.
• Develop digital planning tools and analyse data using GIS and related applications.

Conocimientos

Public engagement

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Bilingual English and another official

Educación

Architecture / Urban Design / Planning degree

Geography degree

Building Conservation / Conservation Management degree

Herramientas

GIS

3D modelling

CAD

Descripción del empleo

What the role is

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development (MND). As the custodian of Singapore's built heritage, URA is responsible for recommending buildings for conservation, regulating restoration projects, and the planning and management of heritage districts. We also promote awareness of our built heritage and best practices in restoration and management of the buildings. Through our built heritage, we aim to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans.

What you will be working on

• Process development applications and proposals for conserved buildings
• Formulate policies and guidelines for these buildings and the larger urban conservation areas
• Undertake initiatives to protect and enhance the character as well as the physical and socio-cultural environment of conservation areas and buildings
• Planning and development of areas with heritage interest
• Evaluating heritage buildings for conservation
• Engaging with stakeholders and interest groups on proposals and development plans
• Developing digital planning tools and analysing data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other applications

What we are looking for

• Degree in Architecture, Urban Design or Planning, Geography, Building Conservation or Conservation Management with strong interest in architectural heritage and local identity
• Candidates with involvement in Singapore heritage and/or community-related projects and have a keen eye for architectural and building details will be an advantage
• Knowledge or interest in the use of GIS, digital technologies and 3D systems in planning and conservation work
• Candidates with at least 2-3 years' experience in related field are also preferred
• Pleasant, dynamic, public-oriented, able to multi-task and be motivated about reaching targets independently as well as in a team
• Effectively bilingual in English and one of Singapore's official languages