Senior Architectural Associate

PAID STUDIO LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PAID STUDIO LLP in Singapore is actively seeking an experienced Architect to lead design development on complex projects. You will coordinate with clients, consultants and authorities to ensure design integrity and timely delivery.

You will manage planning submissions, prepare CAD drawings and design proposals, supervise site visits, and drive tender documentation while ensuring local regulations and project timelines are met.

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

• Meet clients and professionals early to agree project briefs.
• Develop project briefs and advance with progress.
• Prepare planning applications and regulatory submissions.
• Create design proposals using CAD and traditional drawing.
• Coordinate design information and assist detailed design.
• Prepare tender docs and construction drawings.
• Liaise with authorities to obtain statutory approval.
• Lead tender documentation and construction drawings.
• Conduct site visits and monitor progress against schedule.
• Coordinate with consultants and advise on contracts.

Skills

Team coordination

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

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.