Senior Architect / Senior Architectural Associate

Jacobs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Architect to play a key role in healthcare project design. The ideal candidate will lead client meetings and manage multidisciplinary projects while ensuring compliance with local codes. Strong communication skills and experience in mentoring junior staff are essential. This role offers the opportunity to drive technical excellence from concept through construction, fostering client relationships in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction administration and compliance with building codes.
• Strong technical skills in design detailing and documentation.
• Experience in healthcare project design and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings and design discussions with professionalism.
• Drive design and delivery of healthcare projects ensuring compliance.
• Mentor junior architects and contribute to team development.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Technical design skills

Mentoring

Education

Architectural Degree recognized by the Singapore BOA

Registration with the Singapore Board of Architects (BOA)

Tools

AutoCad

Revit

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems But we’re excited about tackling the greatest design challenges of tomorrow. We’re committed to creating sustainable solutions for cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing. Turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking a technically strong and compliance‑focused Senior Architect / Senior Architectural Associate to join our Architecture team in Singapore. This role is ideal for an architecture‑qualified professional who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and is passionate about developing client relationships, managing projects and mentoring high‑performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings, user engagements, and design discussions with professionalism and integrity.
• Drive the design and delivery of healthcare and complex multi‑disciplinary built environment projects, ensuring compliance with local codes and international standards.
• Oversee project management activities, including design coordination, resourcing, and contract administration, to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Champion technical excellence across all project phases, from concept to construction, ensuring quality documentation and coordination.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent delivery and clear communication.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to integrate systems into cohesive, compliant designs.
• Lead programming, medical planning, and hospital design planning efforts.
• Prepare and review design documentation, specifications, and reports.
• Support business development activities and contribute to project bids.
• Participate in professional organisations and represent Jacobs at industry events.
• Mentor junior architects and contribute to team development through knowledge‑sharing and internal training.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Architectural Degree recognised by the Singapore BOA.
• Registration with the Singapore Board of Architects (BOA) will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in construction administration, building codes, and accessibility guidelines.
• Strong technical skills in design detailing, documentation, and compliance.
• Experience in healthcare project design work will be an added advantage, especially in medical planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with utilising the international healthcare standards is preferred, especially the HBN/HTM, AUSHFG and FGI.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff.
• Commitment to continuous learning and innovation in design and delivery.
• Preferred proficiency in AutoCad, Revit and standard office software, understanding of dRofus/Codebook is ideal.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered. To be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs. Jacobs complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of age, race, religion, language, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities.