Architect & Planner – Data Centre Development (APAC)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Architect & Planner to join a fast‑growing data centre developer. Based in Singapore, you will lead land‑use optimisation and site‑selection activities for data centre projects across the APAC region, ensuring regulatory compliance and investment readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Define site selection criteria and drive due‑diligence across multiple APAC markets.
• Optimise land‑use planning in line with investment objectives, power and water availability, and local development plans.
• Validate site suitability against code compliance and built‑to‑suit requirements for targeted customers.
• Chair multidisciplinary coordination meetings and provide holistic site‑planning direction.
• Complete test fits incorporating data centre buildings, facility buildings, and MEP plant.
• Review and validate planning permissions, land‑use provisions, and external boundaries.
• Prepare executive‑level site analysis briefings to support investment decisions.
• Stay current on planning policy and law changes across relevant jurisdictions.

Required profile

• Accredited Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in site selection and design for large‑scale mission‑critical or industrial infrastructure.
• Experience in hyperscale data centre, micro‑electronics, or other critical infrastructure is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin.
• Town Planners Institute registration and LEED credentials are a plus.
• Willingness to travel regionally as project needs dictate.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in SketchUp.
• Proficiency in Revit.