General Manager/Assistant General Manager, Design Management

Changi Airports International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Changi Airports International Pte Ltd is seeking an architectural lead for the Terminal 5 Design Management team in Singapore. In this role, you will guide architectural decisions for one of the largest airport terminals globally, ensuring design excellence and integration across disciplines.

The ideal candidate has over 20 years of relevant experience, particularly in large-scale infrastructure and complex projects. This is a contract position requiring strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong track record in design management and technical leadership.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural leadership on Terminal 5 project.
• Drive design development and ensure quality throughout phases.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary design management team.

Skills

Design management

Systems integration

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related discipline

Job description

Changi Airport Group is part of the inter‑agency team developing Changi East, which encompasses the future Terminal 5 – set to be one of the largest airport terminals in the world. Changi Airport Group welcomes you to join the team helping to shape Singapore's aviation future.

As the architecture lead for the Terminal 5 Design Management team, you will provide architectural leadership from design through delivery on this complex, multi‑disciplinary mega‑project while upholding a long‑term passenger experience vision. You will drive design development, ensuring continued refinement and maturity of design intent across all phases of this long‑horizon programme and champion excellence in experiential spaces and interior design, e.g. materiality in a passenger‑centric environment.

You will be expected to lead a multi‑disciplinary design management team, set technical standards and architectural direction across design and construction phases, oversee and challenge design deliverables to ensure quality, buildability, safety and long‑term performance, and drive cross‑disciplinary integration across architecture, engineering, airport systems and operations. As a team lead, you are also expected to provide technical leadership and mentor the team to build strong in‑house capability.

Requirements

• A good degree in Engineering, Architecture or related discipline
• At least 20 years of relevant experience, including large‑scale infrastructure or complex development projects
• Strong track record in design management, systems integration and senior technical leadership
• Proven ability to sustain design excellence and intent over long project lifecycles and multiple delivery stages
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities in multi‑stakeholder complex environments
• Ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders
• Self‑driven leader who can lead high‑performing teams to deliver outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and presentation
• This is a contract position