Architectural Assistant / Senior Architectural Assistant

About the Role

This opportunity is with SAA Architects Pte Ltd in Singapore. The role offers a chance to contribute to projects that shape how people live, connect, and experience their communities. You will work with a collaborative team across the full design journey, from early concept development through delivery, helping create meaningful built environments and supporting the broader goal of improving quality of life through design.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks assigned by the Project Director, Associate, or Architect, while meeting project goals, quality expectations, and professional standards.
• Provide support on design matters, technical coordination, and the interpretation and application of building codes and regulations.
• Help drive feasibility studies and design development through the relevant project stages.
• Review and analyse information gathered from site investigations and related studies.
• Contribute to documentation work during both conceptual design and detailed design phases.
• Coordinate with consultants on design issues, technical matters, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with tender documentation, contract administration, and related project paperwork.
• Collect and organise information required for approvals and other statutory or regulatory submissions.
• Support procurement-related activities as needed.
• Attend meetings with site teams or consultants to resolve design, technical, and compliance issues.
• Collaborate closely with team members on shared project tasks and deliverables.
• Produce drawings and models using Revit, CAD, or manual sketching methods as required.
• Use digital tools, platforms, and computational model data to support pre-design and design work.

Requirements

• A degree in Architectural Studies, BA (AS), BSc, or BArch.
• Strong working knowledge of design tools and technologies such as AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, BIM/Revit, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office.
• Good understanding of planning controls, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Highly organised, careful with details, and able to analyse information effectively.
• Self-driven, methodical, and capable of working independently while managing time well under tight deadlines and demanding briefs.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Fresh graduates may apply; candidates with relevant experience may be considered for the Senior Architectural Assistant title.

Additional Information

SAA describes itself as a team focused on creating places and spaces that make a real difference in people’s lives. The company is part of the Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group, a global network of professionals operating across more than 120 offices in over 40 countries and working toward a smart and sustainable future.

Application Instructions

Applicants are asked to submit the latest CV or resume, along with a portfolio for architects, when applying.