Conservation and Urban Design Group (CUDG) oversees urban planning and design within the Central Area, to plan for and safeguard a well-designed public realm.
This opportunity isunder CUDG.

Urban Redevelopment Authority
Architecture Intern (BQ)
Internship
Closing on 30 Oct 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
The intern will assist in the Boat Quay Revitalization plan which aims to enhance and transform the existing infrastructure and character of the Boat Quay Historic District (BQ HD) into a pedestrian friendly and welcoming precinct. Intern’s involvement includes:
1. Stock take of shophouse frontages in BQ HD via site visits and photos in preparation for joint agency clean up exercise.
2. Preparing of joint agency report card for each shophouse
3. Project management to ensure timely completion of clean-up exercise
4. Assessing submissions for compliance
Learning Outcomes:
1. Gain deeper insights and understanding on planning, urban design, and activation of public spaces
2. Learn how to put findings from site inspections into a visual and coherent manner for easy tracking of follow ups
3. Understand how to work with Agencies and manage project timeline
4. In-depth understanding of good urban planning and design initiatives
What we are looking for
1. Students currently pursuing studies related to Built environment (e.g. architecture, landscape architecture, urban studies), public policy.
2. Familiar with photoshop, AutoCAD, Sketchup, ChatGPT (or any other Generative AI platforms).
3. Able to commit for the internship for minimally 6-months from Jan 2026 onwards.
To facilitate the hiring process, please state your availability, including specific start and end date in your resume or application form.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 Oct 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Urban Redevelopment Authority or the wider Public Service.
About Urban Redevelopment Authority
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.
Learn more about Urban Redevelopment Authority