Architect/Planner (Conservation Planning)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's planning and heritage authority responsible for conserving built heritage and guiding development. As an architect/planner in the Conservation Planning Department, you will contribute to protecting and promoting conservation areas and buildings through policy, planning, and data-driven tools.

You will engage with stakeholders, develop guidelines, and help shape Singapore's built heritage landscape using GIS and 3D technologies to analyze and

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Urban Design or Planning, Geography, Building Conservation or Conservation Management with strong interest in architectural heritage.
• Experience with Singapore heritage projects and interest in local identity is a plus.
• Knowledge or interest in GIS, digital technologies and 3D systems in planning and conservation work.
• Candidates with at least 2–3 years of related experience are preferred.
• Pleasant, dynamic, public-oriented, able to multi-task and work independently or in a team.
• Fluency in English and at least one Singapore official language is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GIS knowledge

3D visualization

Public engagement

Bilingual

Education

Architecture/Urban Design/Planning degree

Job description

[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]

As an architect/planner in the Conservation Planning Department, you will be part of the team to protect and promote Singapore’s conservation areas and buildings and be directly involved in a variety of work involving Singapore’s built heritage:

• Process development applications and proposals for conserved buildings;
• Formulate policies and guidelines for these buildings and the larger urban conservation areas; and
• Undertake initiatives to protect and enhance the character as well as the physical and socio-cultural environment of conservation areas and buildings.

You will also be involved in:

• Planning and development of areas with heritage interest;
• Evaluating heritage buildings for conservation;
• Engaging with stakeholders and interest groups on proposals and development plans; and
• 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