Lead Architect

AtkinsRealis Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Remote; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Hybrid work

Remote work outside country

Discretionary bonus

Relocation assistance

Transport & housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Lead Architect to guide architectural design for semiconductor, cleanroom, and advanced manufacturing facilities. You will lead design packages, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and ensure regulatory and client standards are met across all project phases.

The role requires 15+ years in architectural design, strong leadership, and proficiency with Revit/AutoCAD/BIM. Hybrid work options and international assignments may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture is required.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in architectural design and project delivery.
• Experience leading semiconductor, cleanroom, advanced manufacturing, data center or high-tech facility projects.
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom planning, workflows, and facility integration.
• Experience in multidisciplinary EPCM/EPC projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM platforms, and architectural design software.
• Excellent communication, coordination, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver architectural design packages for semiconductor, cleanroom, and advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Develop architectural concepts, space planning strategies, building layouts, and design standards.
• Coordinate with Process, HVAC, Mechanical, Civil & Structural, and Electrical disciplines for integrated delivery.
• Lead design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination workshops.
• Prepare and review architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical design reports.
• Review cleanroom layouts and zoning to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support planning submissions, authority approvals, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage interfaces with equipment vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Participate in constructability reviews and provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Ensure designs comply with local building regulations, fire and life safety codes, accessibility, and client standards.
• Mentor and provide guidance to architects and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Multidisciplinary coordination

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Professional registration or chartered status

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM platforms

Job description

Job Description Overview

Working closely with Project Managers, Process, Mechanical, HVAC, Civil & Structural, Electrical, and Construction teams, the Lead Architect will ensure that architectural solutions support operational requirements, regulatory compliance, constructability, and project objectives. The role will support projects across all phases, including feasibility studies, concept design, basic design, detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and project closeout. The successful candidate will provide architectural leadership while ensuring seamless integration of cleanroom, production, utility, and support facility requirements.

Your role

• Lead and deliver architectural design packages for semiconductor, cleanroom, and advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Develop architectural concepts, space planning strategies, building layouts, and design standards that support operational and process requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Process, HVAC, Mechanical, Civil & Structural, and Electrical disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Lead design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination workshops.
• Prepare and review architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical design reports.
• Review cleanroom layouts, zoning strategies to ensure compliance with client and industry requirements.
• Support planning submissions, authority approvals, permitting activities, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Manage architectural interfaces with equipment vendors, contractors, and specialist consultants.
• Participate in constructability reviews and provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Ensure designs comply with local building regulations, fire and life safety codes, accessibility requirements, and client standards.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to architects and designers within the project team.

About you Required Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Professional registration or chartered status preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in architectural design and project delivery.
• Proven experience leading semiconductor, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, data center, or other high-tech facility projects.
• Strong understanding of cleanroom planning principles, operational workflows, and facility integration requirements.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary EPCM/EPC project environments.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM platforms, and architectural design software.
• Strong understanding of building codes, fire life safety requirements, and regulatory approval processes.
• Excellent communication, coordination, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Employment Type

• 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract (Subject to Extension).
• Preferred Start Date: Immediate.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Contractual (Fixed Term) At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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