Job Description
Do you want to turn dreams into reality, working with award-winning sustainable architecture and masterplans? Henning Larsen is looking for an Associate Architect/Associate Director to join our global design community. You will be part of an interdisciplinary studio with architecture, urbanism and landscape, working on sustainable projects worldwide.
It is our ambition to pioneer sustainable change through our work. Our projects and solutions aim to inspire, innovate, and set not just best practice, but next practice. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1959. To continue this journey, we are looking for an experienced design professional with local and international experience in delivering high quality projects, passionate and knowledgeable about sustainability. You will be embarking on a road of transformation within a global organization.
What are we offering?
Joining our Singapore office, you will be part of an organization with a creative culture and history of delivering award-winning architecture. You will work directly with the global and regional directors.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:
- Lead the architecture and urbanism department in Singapore, and work across the global spearhead organization.
- Develop direction for the firm’s marketing and business development processes, with focus on growing the local and Asia markets.
- Cultivate client relationships and develop key accounts
- Work with the global design community and regional design directors for the management of the quality of architectural design work
- Develop and grow the team in Singapore
- Oversee and give direction for the management of resources and financial control over project design budgets
- Provide direction for the firm’s strategic planning (local and global)
- Provide direction for the firm’s productivity and innovation road map
- Lead design direction for key projects
- Produce concepts and schematic designs in accordance to clients’ requirements and aspirations for key projects
- Oversee the development of detailed design and production of detailed drawings and specifications for tender and for contractors to follow for construction purposes
- Oversee the construction and implementation of projects
- Ensure projects are delivered profitably
What are we looking for?
As our new Associate Architect/Associate Director, you will be part of our Singapore team of more than 50 professionals, working on projects both locally and internationally. For this role, we believe your starting point is:
- Master Degree in Architecture
- Minimum 10 years of working experience in internationally renowned offices
- Commitment and inspiring leadership qualities with strong general and project management skills
- Commitment to practice sustainability in all projects
- Ability to put strategies into actions with strong business mindset
- Knowledge and experience in the Asian market
- Ability to manage complex architectural projects and architectural design team of up to 20 members
- Outstanding portfolio of work with good design capability and creativeness
- A flair for design and good knowledge of global projects
- Conversant with construction practices
How do you apply?
Submit your application, portfolio (max 10 MB) and CV before 19th May 2024. Please note that interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.
Additional Information
About Henning Larsen
Henning Larsen is an international design studio with Scandinavian roots and values at the core of who we are. We aim to promote a creative, non-hierarchical workplace, which fosters supportive environments and the freedom to assert and test new ideas and visions. This work culture, coupled with our commitment to new learning opportunities, stimulates our employees’ individual and collective creativity and skills in design and service. We currently employ approx. 700 people working in an international environment. Follow us at Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X(Twitter).
