Company ProfileBETA ARCHITECTS (M) SDN BHD is an award-winning boutique architectural practice based in Georgetown, Penang. We believe architecture should create lasting value for people, place, and community.
Our portfolio spans adaptive reuse, heritage conservation, public buildings, cultural institutions, commercial developments, and interior architecture. Our work has been recognised through multiple national and international design awards, reflecting our commitment to design excellence, technical rigour, and thoughtful execution.
We foster a collaborative studio where architects are entrusted with meaningful responsibilities, supported through close mentorship, and encouraged to grow into confident project leaders. As our portfolio of community and public projects enters construction, we are looking for architects who are passionate about creating architecture with lasting impact.
Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe Project Architect is a full-time, on-site position based in Georgetown, Penang. You will lead projects from concept through construction, ensuring design quality, technical coordination, and successful project delivery.
Responsibilities- Lead architectural projects through all stages of design and construction.
- Coordinate architectural drawings, specifications, and consultant information.
- Manage statutory submissions and project documentation.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
- Chair site coordination meetings and resolve technical issues during construction.
- Maintain design intent, quality, programme, and compliance with Malaysian regulations.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio environment.
Qualifications- Malaysian citizen with relevant professional experience.
- Degree in Architecture.
- Strong knowledge of design development, construction documentation, and Malaysian building regulations.
- Experience coordinating consultants, technical documentation, and statutory submissions.
- Good project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and coordination.
- Registered Architect with LAM, or actively pursuing registration, is an advantage.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- A portfolio demonstrating both design excellence and technical competency.
Why Join BETA?- Lead meaningful public, heritage, and community projects that contribute to the built environment.
- Work in a design-led studio recognised through multiple national and international awards.
- Gain broad project exposure from concept to construction.
- Receive direct mentorship from experienced architects while taking on genuine leadership responsibilities.
- Be part of a collaborative team that values curiosity, craftsmanship, integrity, and continuous learning.