Senior Architect

PAID STUDIO LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PAID STUDIO LLP in Singapore seeks an experienced architect to lead project briefs, coordinate design information, and liaise with authorities to secure approvals. You will prepare design proposals using CAD and traditional drawing methods, while guiding junior staff and coordinating with consultants across stages of development.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in the architectural industry, strong portfolio, and familiarity with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in the architectural industry in Singapore or Malaysia.
• Teamwork in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Familiar with building regulations (Singapore or Malaysia).
• Strong portfolio required.
• Good working attitude, proactive and conscientious.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients and other involved professionals at an early stage to agree on the project brief.
• Developing project briefs and progressing them as the project evolves.
• Preparing design proposals using CAD and traditional drawing methods.
• Contributing to planning applications and regulatory procedures.
• Understanding design influence on performance and function to address issues early.
• Following up with detailed design and coordinating design information.
• Liaising with authorities to obtain statutory approval.
• Co-ordinating with consultants on the project team.
• Advising clients on suitable contracts for the work.
• Leading tender documentation and construction drawings preparation.
• Assisting in administering contracts and project certifications.
• Obtaining feedback on progress from clients.
• Carrying out site visits to monitor progress and ensure timelines.
• Solving problems during building/construction stages.
• Carrying out defect inspections.
• Managing junior staff and direct reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Portfolio

Regulatory knowledge

Client liaison

Problem solving

Tools

CAD

Job description

• Meeting with clients and other involved professionals at an early stage to agree on the project brief;
• Developing project briefs and working on these as the project progresses;
• Preparing design proposals using computer-aided design (CAD) and traditional drawing methods;
• Contributing to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures;
• Understanding how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues, so that practical questions can be addressed at an early stage;
• Following up with the detailed design process and co-ordinating design information;
• Liaising with appropriate authorities (e.g. Planning enquiries and technical officers) to obtain statutory approval;
• Co-ordinating and liaising with the various consultants on the project team;
• Advising clients on procuring the best and most appropriate contracts for the work they are undertaking;
• Leading the preparation of tender documentation and construction drawings;
• Assisting in administering contracts and project certifications;
• Obtaining feedback on work in progress and finished results from clients;
• Making site visits to check on progress and ensuring that the project is running within the agreed timescale;
• Solving problems that might occur during building/construction stage;
• Carrying out defect inspections;
• Managing the work of junior staff/direct reports.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years experience in the architectural industry in Singapore or Malaysia
• Able to work within a team and in a fast-paced environment Familiar with building regulations (Singapore or Malaysia)
• Strong Portfolio
• Good working attitude, proactive and conscientious.