Architectural Assistant/Senior Architectural Assistant

A career at SAA gives you the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives; creating places and spaces that form meaningful experiences in the way people connect with their communities.

From the moment of ideation to the exhilaration of creation, you will be amongst passionate and talented colleagues from around the globe, working together to make a mark in the evolution of our urban societies.

At SAA, we continually strive to enrich the greatest endeavour of all – human life – the quality of which all good designs are benchmarked against. And in this endeavour, we share with you the opportunity to give true meaning to the work that sustains it.

SAA. Building Dreams, Enriching Lives.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform all works assigned by the Project Director / Associate / Architect to meet the established project objectives diligently, ensuring quality and adherence to industry standards

• Support the Project Director / Associate / Architect on all matters pertaining to design, technical, and application of building code and regulations

• Manage feasibility and design phases of the project

• Analyse data obtained from site analyses

• Assist in documentation during the stages of conceptual and detailed design development

• Liaise with consultants on matters of design, and technical coordination issues, and building regulations

• Assist with documentation and building tenders, and administer standard forms of contracts

• Gather necessary information for work approvals based on regulatory and legislative prerequisites

• Assist in procurement activities

• Attend site or consultant meetings on matters of design, technical coordination issues, and building regulations

• Work and coordinate with team members on collective assignments

• Perform modelling using Revit or CAD, or manual drafting of sketch drawings

• Leverage digital tools and platforms as well as data from computational models to assist with the pre-design and design phases

Pre-requisites and Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Architectural Studies, BA (AS), BSc, BArch

• Well-versed in design, CAD, and 3D modelling software and technologies such as AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, BIM software (Revit), Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office

• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and application of planning and building codes and regulations

• Organised, meticulous, and analytical

• Possesses initiative, works methodically and autonomously, and has good time management skills to meet challenging deadlines and client briefs

• Has an open and highly collaborative mindset and approach

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply for this role. Those with the requisite work experience will be considered for the Senior Architectural Assistant role.

Real Impact, Made Together

SAA is a member of the Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group, a diverse and collaborative collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

As one of SJ’s 10 member companies, SAA is part of a global network of professionals in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

How to apply

Please click on the “Apply” button and attach your latest CV/resume and portfolio (for Architects only) before submitting your application.

To find out more about SAA, please visit our website at https://saaarchitects.com.sg