[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

As an architect/planner in the Conservation Planning Department, you will be part of the team to protect and promote Singapore’s conservation areas and buildings and be directly involved in a variety of work involving Singapore’s built heritage:

• Process development applications and proposals for conserved buildings;
• Formulate policies and guidelines for these buildings and the larger urban conservation areas; and
• Undertake initiatives to protect and enhance the character as well as the physical and socio-cultural environment of conservation areas and buildings.

You will also be involved in:

• Planning and development of areas with heritage interest;
• Evaluating heritage buildings for conservation;
• Engaging with stakeholders and interest groups on proposals and development plans; and
• Developing digital planning tools and analysing data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other applications.

[What we are looking for]

• Degree in Architecture, Urban Design or Planning, Geography, Building Conservation or Conservation Management with strong interest in architectural heritage and local identity
• Candidates with involvement in Singapore heritage and/or community-related projects and have a keen eye for architectural and building details will be an advantage
• Knowledge or interest in the use of GIS, digital technologies and 3D systems in planning and conservation work
• Candidates with at least 2-3 years’ experience in related field are also preferred
• Pleasant, dynamic, public-oriented, able to multi-task and be motivated about reaching targets independently as well as in a team
• Effectively bilingual in English and one of Singapore’s official languages