Job Description
Job Title:  Manager / Senior Manager, Space Planning & Design, CSPO
Requisition ID:  3260
Posting Start Date:  24/09/2026

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design review, space planning and value engineering of proposals from contractors, consultants, vendors and users; recommend optimised and alternative solutions.
  • Drive future-ready lab and office ideation, incorporating emerging technologies, trends and evolving user needs.
  • Conduct space audits, utilisation analysis and benchmarking to optimise existing spaces and future-proof planning.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance user experience, flexibility, adaptability and cost-effective space upgrades.
  • Champion design excellence, spatial branding and design coherence across projects and environments.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, while managing multiple priorities and tight timelines.

Requirements

  • Degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably in technology-led, high-end residential, commercial or hospitality projects.
  • Strong design sensibility with experience in space planning, design review and value engineering.
  • Strategic, analytical and solutions-oriented, with an interest in emerging technologies and future spaces.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Interested applicants are to append design portfolio with their CV consisting of built works they are involved in, paired with images and project specifications.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.