Architectural Associate

PAID STUDIO LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PAID STUDIO LLP is looking for an architectural professional with 4+ years of experience in Singapore or Malaysia to lead a project team through planning, design and construction phases. You will coordinate with clients, consultants and authorities to ensure design intent and regulatory compliance.

The role involves site visits, tender documentation, and contract administration, with a strong emphasis on delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Able to work within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with building regulations (Singapore or Malaysia).
• Good working attitude, proactive and conscientious.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and other involved professionals at an early stage to agree on the project brief.
• Develop project briefs and progress them as the project advances.
• Prepare planning applications and other regulatory procedures.
• Prepare design proposals using CAD and traditional drawing methods.
• Assist in the detailed design process and coordinate design information.
• Prepare tender documentation and construction drawings.
• Liaise with authorities to obtain statutory approvals.
• Attend site visits and record minutes.

Skills

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Proactive attitude

CAD

Tools

CAD

Job description

• Meeting with clients and other involved professionals at an early stage to agree on the project brief;
• Developing project briefs and working on these as the project progresses;
• Preparing planning applications and other regulatory application procedures;
• Preparing design proposals using computer-aided design (CAD) and traditional drawing methods;
• Assisting in the detailed design process and co-ordinating design information;
• Preparing/updating tender documentation and construction drawings;
• Liaising with appropriate authorities (e.g. Planning enquiries and technical officers) to obtain statutory approval;
• Attending site visits and recording minutes/discussions
• Assisting project architect in coordinating site issues
• Producing and analysing detailed specifications for suitable materials or processes to be used in construction;
• Understanding how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues, so that practical questions can be addressed at an early stage;
• Following up with the detailed design process and co-ordinating design information;
• Co-ordinating and liaising with the various consultants on the project team;
• Advising clients on procuring the best and most appropriate contracts for the work they are undertaking;
• Leading the preparation of tender documentation and construction drawings;
• Assisting in administering contracts and project certifications;
• Obtaining feedback on work in progress and finished results from clients;
• Making site visits to check on progress and ensuring that the project is running within the agreed timescale;
• Solving problems that might occur during building/construction stage;
• Carrying out defect inspections.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4 years experience in the architectural industry in Singapore or Malaysia
• Able to work within a team and in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with building regulations (Singapore or Malaysia)
• Strong Portfolio
• Good working attitude, proactive and conscientious.