Principal Architect

sembcorp industries ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Industries Ltd invites an experienced Principal Architect to lead the Architectural team on complex projects, ensuring designs meet client requirements and regulatory approvals. You will coordinate with multi-disciplinary QP, engineers and designers, supervise shop drawings, and drive implementations from concept to handover, while embedding safety and code compliance.

The role requires Masters in architecture or equivalent, minimum 7 years’ experience, and strong BIM and regulatory

Qualifications

• Masters in architecture or its equivalent
• Minimum equivalent to RIBA Part 2
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
• Conversant in BIM (Revit) and AutoCAD platforms

Responsibilities

• As QP, you will manage the Architectural team, as well as other disciplines, to ensure that the project plan comply with the Clients’ requirement.
• Responsible for project brief formulation, design conceptualization and presentation.
• Co-ordination with Client and multi-disciplines’ QP, Engineers and designers for the design project.
• Supervise periodically and approve architectural items, as well as shop drawings during the construction works.
• Plan preparation & submission for building plan clearances, complying to relevant codes and regulations.
• Take into consideration the HSE life cycle, incorporating safety in designs, and other legal requirements when performing design work.
• Guide and groom junior architects /arch associates under your wing.
• Oversee architectural details & specifications.
• Handle tender process (including tender queries that involve compliances).
• Contract and construction management
• TOP & CSC procedures and completion/ handover of project

Job description

• Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.
• Sembcorp Specialised Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, provides design and build services with an in-house multidisciplinary consultancy. Specializing in building, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects, we deliver innovative and efficient solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Purpose and Scope:

• The Principal Architect plays a pivotal role; the QP has to be engaged when submission to the relevant authorities is required, such as getting a development control approval, as well as various permits to start construction works in a project.

Responsibilities

As QP, you will manage the Architectural team, as well as other disciplines, to ensure that the project plan comply with the Clients’ requirement.

Responsible for project brief formulation, design conceptualization and presentation.

Co-ordination with Client and multi-disciplines’ QP, Engineers and designers for the design project.

Supervise periodically and approve architectural items, as well as shop drawings during the construction works.

Plan preparation & submission for building plan clearances, complying to relevant codes and regulations.

Take into consideration the HSE life cycle, incorporating safety in designs, and other legal requirements when performing design work.

Guide and groom junior architects /arch associates under your wing.

Oversee architectural details & specifications.

Handle tender process (including tender queries that involve compliances).

Contract and construction management

TOP & CSC procedures and completion/ handover of project

Masters in architecture or its equivalent

Minimum equivalent to RIBA Part 2

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the industry

Skills & Knowledge:

Conversant in BIM (Revit) and AutoCAD platforms to perform drawing and design work.

Experience in Corenet Submission requirements, procedures and standards for BIM (Revit) and AutoCad (2D) format.

Experience in the use of BIM tools for design / tender / construction documentation.

Knowledge in basic regulatory requirements (URA, BCA, SCDF, PUB, NEA, LTA, NParks, etc), and Arch related Codes of Practice.

Experience in annotations and descriptions for 3D models and 2D drawings.

Skills in presentation applications like V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape, etc will be advantage.

Possesses good interpersonal skills for coordination and collaborative processes on multi-disciplinary basis.

Possesses good leadership traits to guide and groom team members under your charge.

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition. We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.