Senior Architect

DP Architects; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DP Architects in Singapore seeks a Senior Architect to lead design and coordination of projects from concept to completion. You will drive design excellence, engage clients and manage technical development across multidisciplinary teams.

The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, high-quality documentation and timely delivery, while mentoring junior architects and guiding design workflows. You will conduct site inspections, prepare authority submissions and collaborate with consultants,

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture from a recognised institution.
• 6–10+ years of architectural experience in consultancy or multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong design, coordination and technical detailing skills.
• Proficiency in BIM, Revit, AutoCAD and design visualisation tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Registration with the Board of Architects (Singapore) is preferred or must be eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept design, schematic development and detailed design for architectural projects.
• Drive design direction, prepare high-quality presentations and guide design teams.
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, authorities and contractors across all project phases.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documents to ensure design integrity and compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and resolve design or technical issues during construction.
• Prepare and manage authority submissions, ensuring adherence to planning and building regulations.
• Mentor junior architects, providing design and technical guidance.
• Support project planning, resource allocation and design workflow management.
• Participate in client presentations, stakeholder meetings and design reviews.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with quality, timeline and cost objectives.

Skills

Design coordination

Technical detailing

BIM/Revit/AutoCAD

Communication

Education

Degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

COMPANY

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH US

Every DPian Matters is the motto that reflects our core values. DP Architects actively supports the growth of our people through dedicated talent development programmes, clear career pathways and access to global opportunities. Our culture of continuous learning, collaboration and shared purpose develops skilled and engaged people deeply invested in the future of our built environment. Our practice is defined by the pursuit of design excellence, supported by research and innovation, and anchored in teamwork for the collective good. Together, we pursue better-than-sustainable outcomes to shape a regenerative future for our cities and communities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Architect leads the design and coordination of architectural projects from concept to completion. The role is responsible for driving design excellence, client engagement, technical development and project delivery while guiding junior architects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The Senior Architect ensures that design intent, regulatory compliance and project standards are upheld throughout all stages.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead concept design, schematic development and detailed design for architectural projects.
• Drive design direction, prepare high-quality presentations and guide design teams.
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, authorities and contractors across all project phases.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documents to ensure design integrity and compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and resolve design or technical issues during construction.
• Prepare and manage authority submissions, ensuring adherence to planning and building regulations.
• Mentor junior architects, providing design and technical guidance.
• Support project planning, resource allocation and design workflow management.
• Participate in client presentations, stakeholder meetings and design reviews.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with quality, timeline and cost objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Architecture from a recognised institution.
• 6–10+ years of architectural experience in consultancy or multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong design, coordination and technical detailing skills.
• Proficiency in BIM, Revit, AutoCAD and design visualisation tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Registration with the Board of Architects (Singapore) is preferred or must be eligible to apply.