Senior Architect

Urban Planning & Design

•                     Contribute to the planning and urban design of strategic areas and projects in Singapore, taking into consideration their wider planning context, development objectives, connectivity, public realm and place character.

•                     Develop and evaluate urban design concepts, strategies, guidelines and proposals to achieve high-quality planning and design outcomes.

•                     Undertake urban analysis, site studies and research to understand development context, opportunities and constraints, and translate these into planning and design recommendations.

•                     Review development and design proposals and work with relevant stakeholders to achieve good urban design outcomes.

•                     Support the development and implementation of initiatives to improve the quality, accessibility and activation of public spaces in Singapore, including policy and programme development, research, stakeholder engagement and pilot projects.

•                     Work with public agencies, private-sector partners, communities and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for better-designed, more inclusive and vibrant public spaces.

•                     Contribute to initiatives and studies that advance urban design quality, liveability, placemaking and design excellence in Singapore.

•                     Work across disciplines and with public agencies, developers, consultants and other stakeholders on planning and urban design matters.

Urban Research & Programme Development

•                     Conduct research and analysis on urban planning, urban design, liveability and emerging city issues to inform URA’s work and programme development.

•                     Identify relevant international practices, emerging trends and urban challenges.

•                     Develop programme concepts, themes and content that facilitate meaningful exchange on urban issues and showcase relevant planning and urban development practices.

•                     Prepare briefs, presentations, reports and other materials to support stakeholder engagements and knowledge sharing.

Strategic Programmes & Engagement

•                     Support URA’s participation in major local and international urban platforms, including the World Cities Summit, and develop and deliver associated programmes, engagements, exhibitions and other initiatives.

•                     Shape programme objectives and content to facilitate meaningful exchange on urban planning and design issues.

•                     Coordinate with local and international city governments, planning authorities, professional organisations and other partners in the development and delivery of programmes and initiatives.

•                     Engage city leaders, policymakers, urban practitioners and other stakeholders, and build partnerships that support continued exchange and collaboration on urban issues.

What we are looking for

•                     Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography or a related discipline.

•                     Relevant experience in urban planning, architecture, urban design or related work.

•                     Strong interest in the physical development of Singapore and contemporary urban planning and design issues.

•                     Good planning and design sensibilities, with the ability to analyse urban contexts and develop well-considered planning and design responses.

•                     Strong analytical and conceptual abilities, with the ability to translate broad objectives into clear proposals, programmes and deliverables.

•                     Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.

•                     Good written, verbal and visual communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear briefs, presentations and reports.

•                     Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with confidence engaging people across different organisations and levels of seniority.

•                     Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and remain effective in complex or fast-moving situations.

•                     Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with local and international partners.

Added advantages

•                     Experience in urban design, masterplanning, public space, placemaking or planning-related research.

•                     Experience working on multidisciplinary urban projects involving government agencies, consultants or other stakeholders.

•                     Experience developing or delivering international urban programmes, knowledge-exchange platforms or high-level stakeholder engagements.

•                     Experience working with city governments, international organisations, professional institutions or public-sector agencies.