Senior Architect

Company Overview:

Headquartered in Singapore, Swan & Maclaren Group (SMG) is Asia's leading architectural design, illumination engineering & management group developing smart build, premium lifestyle, and immersive experiential domains. The Group’s architectural and design history began in 1892 (over 130 years) and built some of Singapore landmarks including the Raffles Hotel, Goodwood Park, and Victoria Memorial Hall. SMG has over 15 international offices, serving more than 24 markets.

Our services include Architecture & Design (A&D); Immersive Experience Design Tech & Build (IE D&B); and Green Tech Design (GT) & Green Build (GB) which leads industry partnerships and the Intellectual Property arm within the Group. Designing and enabling sustainable buildings has been our early advocacy and practice. At SMG, we believe in creating a symbiotic and positive relationship between our projects and the local communities and the environment, helping to drive towards a green sustainable and future with a carbon neutral agenda.

Summary:

The Senior Architect will lead and manage architectural projects from concept to handover, oversee construction documentation, ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, administer contracts, lead the Design Implementation (DI) team, and involve in office management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertakes supervisory responsibilities for all projects from inception, conceptualization, and design to project completion.
• Monitors and manages execution of all projects through regular review of status and progress with staff from design to completion stages
• Conceptualize concept and schematic designs; Carry out feasibility studies and present design proposals;
• Prepares tender documentation, schedules and material specifications;
• Competent in construction details, and able to do design development;
• Have an intimate knowledge of Authority code and requirements;
• Monitor the status of authorities clearances / approvals
• Co-ordinate and controls drafting processes.
• Able to liaise and discuss project-relevant issues with clients;
• Able to liaise, coordinate and lead consultants and contractors;
• Able lead and manage a team of architectural personnels;
• Oversees progress of on-site work and resolves any arising issues;
• Ensures design quality.

Requirements:

• Recognized Degree in Architecture; preferably registered with the Board of Architects, Singapore;
• Minimum 8 years of relevant architectural experience running BIM projects;
• Good knowledge of architectural details, working drawings and construction practices;
• Knowledge of computer 3D and presentation programs such as Microstation, Revit, Photoshop and Sketchup;
• Flair in design, ability to sketch fast and produce good design concepts;
• Conversant with local codes and regulations.