Architect

About the role

Join a growing commercial construction company as an Architect, where you'll lead design development and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality commercial and light industrial projects across North Malaysia. This role combines creative design work with technical coordination, regulatory compliance, and site supervision. You'll work directly with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure design intent is realized while meeting project timelines and quality standards. Ideal for architects looking to gain hands-on experience in commercial and light industrial construction with opportunities to manage projects from concept to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement design strategies and standards to meet project goals while ensuring compliance with local regulations, building codes, and authority guidelines
• Liaise with consultants, local authorities, and regulatory agencies to understand requirements, navigate approval processes, and obtain necessary permits and approvals for projects
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, engineers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure design intent alignment with regulatory standards and client expectations
• Manage design timelines and coordinate with consultant and contractor teams to effectively meet project milestones and deadlines without compromising quality
• Work closely with project managers to ensure seamless integration of design phases into overall project schedules, timelines, and objectives
• Identify design-related risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs within budget and scope constraints
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress, verify design compliance, and address any design-related issues that arise during construction phase
• Lead and participate in project meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to communicate design intent, resolve issues, and ensure project alignment

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Architecture (Minimum LAM Part I or equivalent qualification)
• 2-3 years of working experience in architectural practice, preferably in commercial or industrial projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photoshop for design development, presentation, and technical documentation
• Good command of English and Chinese (spoken and written) to support Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with leadership qualities and effective communication abilities to interact professionally with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities
• Understanding of Malaysian building regulations, local authority requirements, and permit approval processes
• Full working rights for Malaysia
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining design quality

Benefits

• Performance Bonus
• Petrol Allowance
• Medical Claim

About us

TTY ID & Construction Sdn Bhd is a Penang-based renovation and construction company specializing in commercial projects throughout North Malaysia. With a strong focus on light industrial sectors, we are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship that meets the exacting standards of our clients across Penang and the northern region. Our expertise lies in understanding the unique requirements of commercial and light industrial spaces, working closely with clients to transform their vision into reality while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering projects on time and within budget.