Total 1,755 job vacancies in Singapore

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced interior designer or carpenter to manage home renovation projects, overseeing production, site works, and client communications to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Brief and supervise carpentry and woodworking production to ensure quality standards are met
• Schedule, supervise, and conduct quality checks on site works including demolition, plumbing, electrical, and false ceiling installations
• Liaise effectively with in-house draftsmen to coordinate design and production requirements
• Communicate and coordinate with clients to understand project needs and provide updates

Summary

A recognized leader who possesses exceptional design and technical abilities. Provides technical leadership and acts as an advisor on projects. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Endorses the firm’s values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as subject matter expert in the design and planning of medical and healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities

Project

• Creates and plans the conceptual design of healthcare projects in coordination with the design team
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of a client's programmatic requirements, standards and policies for incorporation into the design solution
• Leads the planning process by generating concepts and layout of internal departments, including assisting the users in clinical workflow
• Works closely with administrators, doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to reach consensus on departmental layout
• Coordinates the work effort of multiple planning teams on large projects
• Works closely with the client to schedule and develop agendas for user group meetings
• Advises the client on meeting cadence, duration and required stakeholder involvement
• Gathers open items and develops action items from user group meetings
• Develops, modifies and/or reviews medical planning concepts and design solutions and may develop client program
• Applies governing regulatory codes and hospital licensing standards, and validates that those requirements for assigned segment of project are met
• Prepares and modifies implementation documents and communicates planning concepts for project team members, both verbally and through graphic and written reports
• Leads project team interaction internally and externally to effectively understand and implement design solutions and project plans from conceptual design to design execution
• Prepares and presents for client meetings
• Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes and other appropriate documents for client and consultant coordination meetings

Cultural

• Models and holds others accountable to the firm’s cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
• Acts as a mentor by coaching and motivating project team members
• Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
• Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication and creating approachability
• Actively promotes and incorporates the firm’s principles of ‘design excellence’ through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design

Financial

• Collaborates in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product
• Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
• Delivers project on defined budget requirements and maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate

Revenue or Opportunity Generation

• Supports and leads the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules
• Identifies, maintains and cultivates essential relationships
• May lead proposal preparation process and participates in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts
• Works with Healthcare Practice Leader to pursue and develop new clients
• May participate in marketing interviews

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
• Architectural Registration strongly preferred
• Typically 10+ years of experience with a healthcare design and planning experience background
• ACHA accreditation and/or EDAC accreditation preferred
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Experience with architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD and 3D modeling software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Proficient knowledge of current healthcare planning and programming concepts including patient safety and evidence-based design principles
• Proficient knowledge of guidelines for design and construction of healthcare facilities
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into implementation documents
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Travel will be required

About SUTD

SUTD is the world’s first Design AI university. With Design AI, artificial intelligence is treated as a partner and a member of the team – not just a tool. As a result of this unique SUTD treatment, AI and humans brainstorm, spar and prototype together, resulting in solutions that are elevated several-fold. This human-AI team concept has been made possible because of SUTD’s unique cohort-based interdisciplinary pedagogy. As a trailblazer in the field of design and technology education and research, SUTD has been pioneering innovative programmes and initiatives since its formation 16 years ago. As part its new mid-term growth strategy called SUTD Leap, it will work closely with industry to co-create solutions in both education and research – for a better world.

What You'll Do
The Language and Social Cognition Lab at Singapore University of Technology and Design invite applications for a Research Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research project examining human-human and human-AI communication in multilingual/multicultural contexts, with a particular focus on senior adults in Singapore.  

This project examines how linguistic diversity, cultural norms, and aging shape communicative breakdowns and adaptations in interactions involving large language model (LLM)-based conversational agents. The candidate will conduct mixed-methods research, including interviews, behavioral experiments, discourse analysis of multilingual dialogue, and field user studies in local elder-care settings. The candidate will work closely with an interdisciplinary team across psychology, HCI, and AI, contributing to the evaluation of proactive AI companion agents with respect to cultural sensitivity, engagement, and usability.   

Who We're Looking For

• At least a PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Communication Science, or related fields.
• Strong background in psychological research methods (e.g., behavioral, experimental, interviews, mixed methods) is required.
• Experience in conducting research with senior adults, multicultural or multilingual research, and/or human-AI interaction is preferred.
• Knowledge of or willingness to work with LLM-based systems will be a strong asset.

This position is for one-year contract, with the possibility of a one-year extension subject to performance and funding availability.

About Us
TOPO Design Studio is a well-established, boutique design practice specializing in luxury resort and hotel projects worldwide. As a small, dedicated team, we are committed to positive, high-quality outcomes and a vibrant working environment.

The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and detail-oriented Bookkeeping and Administration Executive to provide comprehensive operational and financial support to our Landscape and Architectural team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Accounts Receivable: Lead all bookkeeping functions (Xero) including payroll, invoicing, and expense tracking. A primary focus is Accounts Receivable management—building and maintaining professional relationships with global clients to ensure timely payments and resolve billing queries.
2. HR & Compliance: Manage HR administration, including recruitment coordination, employment contracts, and leave management. Maintain accurate employee records and handle statutory requirements.
3. Project Support: Assist the team in writing project fee proposals and managing contract variations. Ensure project billing schedules are tracked accurately against budgets.
4. Operations & Executive Support: Manage office logistics, procurement, and maintenance schedules (AC, cleaning, equipment). Handle document organization, travel planning, and filing for the senior team.
5. Marketing Coordination: Assist in maintaining the firm’s digital presence by updating the company portfolio, website, and social media pages.

Requirements

• Good bookkeeping knowledge and experience (proficiency in Xero is highly preferred).
• Experience in managing Singapore work pass applications (WP, SP, EP) and navigating relevant HR portals and government platforms.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written English skills, with the ability to build rapport with international clients.
• Highly organized with a positive attitude; able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of social media platforms for marketing purposes is a plus.

Benefits

• A comfortable, positive, and vibrant workplace in the heart of a creative studio.
• Direct involvement with exciting, high-profile luxury projects worldwide.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing international practice.
• Excellent salary and performance-based bonus package, commensurable with your experience and abilities.
• Full-time / Part-time position based in Singapore

Please submit your CV with a brief introductory email about yourself and your relevant experience to topo@topo.design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the preparation, negotiation, administration, and management of contracts for construction
  projects.
• Oversees Contract award, negotiates commercial terms and conditions for new contracts and change orders.
• Oversees and guide the team on Quantity take-off, estimation, cost planning, subcontracting, Variation
  Orders and negotiation of final accounts with clients.
• Reviews progress of all on-going projects and ensures compliance with contract terms, manages risks, and supports project teams in resolving contractual issues.
• Responsible and lead the team on monthly progress claims, evaluates and prepare Subcontractors’ claims.
• Responsible and lead the team in preparation of delay notifications, extension of time claims and/or acceleration claims.
• Undertaking duties and/or responsibilities as and when appropriately assigned by the Head of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or any relevant discipline.
• At least 8-year experience in Contracts Administration with minimum 5 years Managerial experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in preparation, negotiation, and finalization of Contractual Claims.
• Comprehensive contracts administration and dispute resolution knowledge and skills;
• Good understanding of Construction Contract Law.
• Risk Management.

Working Hours:

• 5.5-day work week, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:25pm, Sat (Alternate Saturday Off) 8am-1200noon.