Facade Designer

ARUP SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

13th month bonus

Birthday leave

Parental leave

International mobility opportunities

Site Allowance

Dental expense cover

Work-related travel insurance

Job summary

ARUP SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Façade Designer to contribute to high-quality consultancy across facade, glazing, cladding, and roofing systems. You will work with experienced technical specialists to analyse, design, model, and document innovative envelope solutions for varied projects.

You will develop your technical expertise and client engagement skills within a collaborative consulting environment, with opportunities for growth and involvement in quality systems and safety

Qualifications

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline with experience in façade/building envelope design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports and client engagement.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior team with façade and building envelope analysis, design development, modelling, technical research, and project computations.
• Prepare specifications, reports, presentations, tender submissions, and project documentation with high quality and accuracy.
• Contribute to project delivery by managing timeframes, supporting performance, and maintaining client communication.
• Support quality systems, compliance standards, and health & safety practices across projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders in meetings and discussions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

Rhino/Grasshopper

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Strand7

IES

Ecotect

Therm

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As a Façade Designer, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality consultancy services across façade, glazing, cladding, wall, and roofing systems that shape modern building envelopes. Working alongside experienced technical specialists, you will support the analysis, design, modelling, and documentation of innovative building solutions across a range of projects. This role offers the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise, client engagement skills, and project delivery capabilities within a collaborative consulting environment.

The Opportunity

• Assist senior team members with façade and building envelope analysis, design development, modelling, technical research, and project computations.
• Prepare specifications, reports, presentations, tender submissions, and project documentation while ensuring high levels of quality and accuracy.
• Contribute to project delivery by managing timeframes, supporting project performance, and maintaining effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Support the development and maintenance of quality systems, compliance standards, and workplace health and safety requirements across projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients while representing the team in meetings, presentations, and project discussions.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience in façade, building envelope, or sustainability design.
• Proficiency in industry-standard digital design and modelling tools such as Rhino/Grasshopper, Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Strand7, IES, Ecotect, Therm, or similar platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and delivering high-quality outcomes within a collaborative team environment.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.