Principal Architect – Manager

About the role

Sembcorp Specialised Construction is seeking a Principal Architect to lead its architectural team and act as the Qualified Person (QP) for project submissions. The role combines design leadership, regulatory compliance, and construction oversight to deliver high‑quality built environments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the architectural team and coordinate with multidisciplinary QPs, engineers and designers.
• Formulate project briefs, develop design concepts and present them to clients.
• Prepare and submit building plan clearances, ensuring compliance with URA, BCA, SCDF, PUB, NEA, LTA, NParks and other codes.
• Supervise and approve architectural items and shop drawings during construction.
• Incorporate HSE considerations and legal requirements into design work.
• Guide and mentor junior architects and associates.
• Oversee architectural details, specifications and tender processes, including query handling.
• Manage contract and construction hand‑over procedures (TOP & CSC).

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture (or equivalent) with RIBA Part 2 qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in architecture and construction.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in BIM tools – Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Corenet submission requirements and BIM documentation.
• Knowledge of Singapore regulatory frameworks (URA, BCA, SCDF, PUB, NEA, LTA, NParks).
• Ability to produce annotations and descriptions for 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Familiarity with visualization software such as V‑Ray, Lumion or Enscape (advantageous).