Urban Designer | Cities, Planning & Design

Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The role will be based in Singapore and will support the delivery of urban design and masterplanning projects within Arup’s Cities / CPD portfolio. The role will contribute to city-scale and district-scale projects from early concept stages through to implementation, supporting projects across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The position is intended for an urban design practitioner developing their professional experience, contributing to project delivery through design development, analysis, visual communication, and the use of digital design, spatial analysis, modelling, and visualisation approaches, including emerging data-informed and AI-assisted workflows, while working closely with project and discipline leaders within multidisciplinary teams.

The Opportunity 

• Support the preparation of urban design outputs, including conceptual design material, diagrams, and presentation graphics, to contribute to effective project delivery.
• Assist in the development of urban design concepts and spatial strategies under the guidance of project leaders, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Contribute to the preparation of masterplans, urban design guidelines, and presentation materials across different project stages.
• Facilitate coordination within multidisciplinary teams and participate in project discussions, workshops, and stakeholder communications.
• Support bids, proposals, and broader business activities by preparing urban design and graphic materials as needed.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.  

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.  

Is this role right for you? 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Urban Design, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Membership of relevant professional institutions or progress toward professional accreditation is desirable.
• At least with 3-5 years’ experience at leading design practices with a strong career focus on urban design and/or masterplanning.  
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Capability in Rhino, AutoCAD, or SketchUp.
• Awareness of Singapore’s planning framework, with familiarity or exposure to planning and development contexts within Southeast Asia considered advantageous.
   

What we offer you  

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks

• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)

   

• International mobility opportunities

   

• Work related travel insurance  
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave 
• Examination leave
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000 
   

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.  

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.  

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