Architect/Planner (Conservation Planning)

[What the role is]

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development (MND). As the custodian of Singapore’s built heritage, URA is responsible for recommending buildings for conservation, regulating restoration projects, and the planning and management of heritage districts. We also promote awareness of our built heritage and best practices in restoration and management of the buildings. Through our built heritage, we aim to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans.

[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