Registered Architect – Healthcare Projects

About the role

A Singapore-based architecture, interior design and planning consultancy, which specialises in human-centric environments across healthcare, research laboratories, eldercare and workplace developments, is looking for an experienced Architect or Senior Architect. The consultancy is based in Central, works five days a week and offers exposure to healthcare, research laboratory and interior design projects. Candidates with healthcare or laboratory project experience have an advantage, though it is not mandatory.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate architectural design development, technical coordination and documentation across project phases.
• Oversee the preparation, review and timely delivery of architectural drawings using CAD and BIM tools.
• Coordinate closely with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Chair site progress meetings and client meetings where necessary, and prepare meeting minutes.
• Ensure designs, drawings and deliverables comply with relevant Singapore authority requirements.
• Use technical knowledge and creative problem solving to address design, coordination and construction challenges.
• Provide leadership and foster collaboration among junior architects, interior designers and draftsmen.
• Administer professional sub-consultancy agreements and monitor team performance when acting as the contractual lead consultant.
• Support projects from design development through construction and handover.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant architectural experience.
• Experience managing projects from design through construction completion.
• Healthcare or laboratory project experience is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Experience with projects valued at S$20 million or above is preferred.
• Familiarity with Singapore authority requirements and building regulations.
• Familiarity with the PSSCOC form of contract is preferred.
• Board of Architects, Singapore registration and QP qualification are preferred, subject to the client's requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM tools such as Revit.
• Knowledge of SketchUp, Photoshop and Microsoft Office.

The salary is to be discussed, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications are submitted through the recruiter with an updated resume in MS Word format, indicating current and expected salary, reasons for leaving and notice period or availability to start.