Architect (Upgrading Programmes)

HDB Housing & Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The HDB Housing & Development Board is seeking an Architect to join the Upgrading Programmes Section. You will contribute to upgrading and rejuvenation of HDB Towns and housing estates, review strategic policies, and study impacts on existing developments.

You will lead and support site feasibility studies, coordinate upgrading projects, and prepare design briefs for Advisers, Grassroots, and residents. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Education in Architecture recognized by Board of Architects Singapore.
• 3–5 years of local building industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review policies and studies affecting existing HDB developments.
• Conduct site/technical feasibility studies for upgrading programmes.
• Coordinate and implement upgrading programmes for HDB Towns and housing estates.
• Formulate design briefs and brief Advisers, Grassroots and residents.
• Lead or participate in Townhall Meetings, Working Committee Meetings, Community Walks.
• Plan, document and develop best practices for stakeholder adoption.
• Undertake ad-hoc studies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Architecture degree

Job description

[What the role is]

As an Architect in the Upgrading Programmes Section, you will be involved in the upgrading and rejuvenation of HDB Towns and housing estates, including the review of strategic policies and studies affecting existing HDB developments.

[What you will be working on]

• Review strategic policies and studies affecting existing HDB developments, with the objective of preserving community ties, transforming the physical environment, and maintaining older towns and estates.
• Conduct site/technical feasibility studies for various upgrading programmes.
• Project coordination and implementation of upgrading programmes for HDB Towns and housing estates.
• Formulate design briefs/Prepare materials and brief Advisers, Grassroots and residents.
• Participate in/lead Townhall Meetings, Working Committee Meetings, Community Walks, etc.
• Plan, document and develop best practices and processes for effective adoption by stakeholders.
• Undertake other ad-hoc studies.

[What we are looking for]

• Possess a relevant education background in Architecture (recognized under the Board of Architects Singapore).
• Bring at least 3 to 5 years of working experience in the local building industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate practical solutions for the renewal and rejuvenation of existing HDB developments.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and written skills.
• Able to work independently as well as effectively in a team, within tight deadlines.