Senior Architectural Associate

PAID STUDIO LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced architect to oversee project brief development and coordinate design processes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in the architectural industry, strong portfolio, and be familiar with Singaporean building regulations. Responsibilities include client meetings, planning application preparations, and liaising with authorities to ensure projects are completed within timelines. Please submit your CV and portfolio to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 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.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients and professionals to agree on project briefs.
• Preparing planning applications and design proposals.
• Assisting in the detailed design process and coordinating information.
• Liaising with authorities to obtain statutory approval.
• Making site visits to check on progress.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Job description

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 planning applications and other regulatory application procedures;
• Preparing design proposals using computer-aided design (CAD) and traditional drawing methods;
• Assisting in the detailed design process and co-ordinating design information;
• Preparing/updating tender documentation and construction drawings;
• Liaising with appropriate authorities (e.g. Planning enquiries and technical officers) to obtain statutory approval;
• Attending site visits and recording minutes/discussions
• Assisting project architect in coordinating site issues
• Producing and analysing detailed specifications for suitable materials or processes to be used in construction;
• 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;
• 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.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 8 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.

Please send your CV & portfolio to [e-mail] if you are interested in the position. Thank you!