Senior Associate – Masterplanning (Hospitality & Residential)

About the role

The practice seeks an experienced Senior Associate to lead masterplanning for luxury hospitality, resort and low‑density residential projects in Singapore. This role focuses on overall site strategy, building siting, phasing and development feasibility rather than traditional landscape design.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to masterplanning and site‑planning studies for luxury hospitality, resort and low‑density residential projects.
• Develop site strategies, yield and density studies, land‑use plans and development options.
• Plan the siting of villas, buildings and amenities considering topography, views, orientation, privacy and environmental conditions.
• Create guest, staff and back‑of‑house circulation strategies.
• Collaborate on grading, cut‑and‑fill, drainage and infrastructure strategies with consultants.
• Prepare feasibility studies, phasing strategies and client presentations.
• Present proposals to owners, operators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate with architects, landscape architects, engineers, ecologists and hotel operators.
• Mentor junior designers and help develop the practice’s masterplanning capability.
• Work with international studios on projects across Asia, the Middle East and other global markets.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with a strong portfolio in masterplanning for luxury hospitality, resorts or low‑density residential.
• Proven ability in site planning, yield, density, feasibility, circulation and development phasing.
• Experience with complex natural sites such as coastal, island, hillside, forest or desert environments is highly desirable.
• Strong client‑facing, presentation and communication skills.

Required skills

• Masterplanning and site‑planning expertise.
• Yield and density analysis.
• Feasibility and phasing study development.