Senior Architect

Location: Singapore

Reports To: Division Head / Technical Director

Purpose

The Senior Architect is responsible for leading and delivering architectural design solutions from concept and feasibility through to tender and project delivery. The role works closely with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure high-quality, compliant and sustainable designs, while providing technical and design leadership to support the successful delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Conceptualizes concept and schematic designs
• Execute feasibility studies and presents design proposals
• Preparation of tender documentation, schedules and specifications
• Liaises and discuss project-relevant issues with clients
• Liaises and coordinates with consultants and contractors
• Ensures design quality and authority compliance
• Assist projects bidding and presentation whenever required
  
  

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture, preferably recognised by the Board of Architects, Singapore
• Minimum 5 years of relevant architectural experience, preferred in industrial, mission critical, transport and infrastructure projects
• Good knowledge of architectural details, working drawings, construction practices and sustainability design.
• Conversant with local codes & regulations
• Competency in authority requirements and submission procedures
• Ability to lead a team
• Good leadership and communication skills
• Able to use generative AI for architectural design, 3D rendering or video creation is a plus point.
  
  

Health, Safety And Wellbeing

• Embody behaviours that support a strong health and safety culture.
• Take reasonable steps to ensure personal health and safety, as well as that of others affected by activities.
• Comply with safety rules, procedures, and instructions issued by the company or authorized persons.
• Make proper use of facilities, equipment, and clothing provided for protection.
• Identify significant hazards associated with activities and eliminate them where possible.
• Reduce and control remaining risks to prevent harm.
• Participate in necessary health and safety training.
• Take note of health and safety information and instructions provided.
• Rectify health and safety problems or defects where safely and reasonably possible.
• Report issues if unable to rectify them.
• Foster good working relationships and embrace diversity and inclusion.
• Support employees overall wellbeing to create a healthy and productive workplace.
  
  

Self-Development

• Take the lead to establish personal career experiences, development and performance goals through regular and relevant Thrive conversations.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in your professional area.
• Make use of expert collaboration opportunities such as PANS to develop and maintain a network of technical/professional support and excellence.
• Achieve and/or maintain professional registrations/licences relevant to your role.
• Update the Capabilities Database for sharing capabilities and qualifications within the business.
• Regularly reflect on the contribution you make to your team culture to embrace diversity, strive for excellence and demonstrate our Guiding Principles.
  
  

About WSP Asia

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. WSP in Asia's team of 3,500 professionals pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, advisory, digital services, project management and mission critical sectors.