Intermediate Project Architect

About This Role

• A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries
• Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions
• Be a part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives.

About SJ Group Global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy with 16,500+ employees across 40+ countries, including SMEC and other leading entities within the group, delivering transformative energy, infrastructure, and advisory solutions across the Middle East, Central Asia, and globally.

Role Overview We are looking for an Intermediate Project Architect with strong design capability to support architectural project delivery while maintaining a strong design focus.

The role will contribute to concept development, schematic design, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring design intent is maintained through the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of architectural concepts and design narratives
• Prepare design presentations, diagrams, and architectural studies
• Develop 3D models and visual outputs to communicate design ideas
• Coordinate architectural design with structural, MEP, and landscape teams
• Assist in translating design intent into coordinated design packages
• Participate in design workshops and client presentations
• Ensure architectural quality and design integrity throughout project stages

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• 5-8 years of architectural experience within design consultancy environments
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating concept and design development work
• Advanced proficiency in Rhino, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and visualization tools
• Experience with parametric modelling tools such as Grasshopper is beneficial
• Strong design communication and presentation skills
• Experience working on large-scale mixed-use, hospitality, or urban developments

Why Join SJ Joining our Middle East team offers an opportunity to work on large-scale mixed-use and urban developments across the region while collaborating with experienced architects, planners, and engineers within a global consulting environment.

All recruitment activities are managed by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!