Architectural Designer

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 currently has over 15 international offices, serving more than 24 markets.

Responsibilities

The Architectural Designer will assist senior architects in the design and development of projects, prepare design proposals, and oversee design development and project management, including submissions to local authorities, construction documentation, and contract administration.

• Involvement in project works from inception to completion.
• Responsible for planning, designing and implementing projects in the local and overseas market.
• Create innovative high-quality architectural designs and design solutions including conceptualization, preparation of plans/ graphics/ documentation/write-ups, specifications and all other project related materials.
• Work with internal & external stakeholders e.g. clients, consultants, contractors and workers on various design issues, submissions and the execution of the site works.
• Monitor project progress to ensure projects are carried out within contract agreement and schedule.
• Attend project / technical / consultant meetings where required.
• Checks plans and submissions against statutory requirements.
• Co-ordinates and monitors follow up to authority.
• Any other duties as and when assigned

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture from a recognized tertiary institution.
• At least 2 years of local work experience.
• Eligibility for Professional Architectural accreditation is an advantage.
• Good project management, excellent communication, and coordination skills.
• Well versed in Revit/ArchiCad/BIM, Autocad, Sketchup, PhotoShop and Office software. Knowledge of Revit is an advantage.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively in the written, oral and graphic form.
• Able to multi-task and with good time management.
• Conversant with Local Authorities’ regulations and compliances.