Architectural Technician

Woods Bagot is a People Architecture company placing human experience at the centre of our design process to create and deliver engaging, future-oriented projects that respond to the way people actually use space.

With a team of over 850 experts working across 17 studios in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America, our Global Studio model allows us to work collaboratively across time zones and borders, using the latest technology to share design intelligence and strengthen our knowledge base around the world.

Our Values

Uncompromising Design. Rigorous Curiosity. Effective Communication. Collective Intelligence. Dynamic Careers.

Woods Bagot is a values-driven organisation, and our values underpin everything we do. Values guide the way we work, the way we make decisions and how we interact with each other, our clients and our stakeholders.

Woods Bagot offers flexibility and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

About the role

This role requires a combination of high-level technical skill, leadership, and experience in the use of technology for the develop conceptual design solutions. Within this role you are responsible for the quality of Woods Bagot technical design across your projects. The focus and outcome will be on maintaining client satisfaction, while ensuring our projects meet milestones, deliverables, and outcomes.

The role will be based in our Adelaide studio and will assist Principal’s and other Project Leaders to deliver projects with high quality design outcomes for our clients.

This is a career growth opportunity that will allow you to gain valuable experience working alongside our Principal’s and other Project Leaders. You will have a positive, and professional attitude towards clients and fellow co-workers.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Take responsibility for leading the quality of technical design performance for specific projects.
• Direct the project Technical Design scope and methodology.
• Manage the day to day running of projects including client liaison.
• Produce a conceptual design solution with awareness of and response to the strategic, financial and time planning for the project.
• The ability to coordinate with external consultants, including cross checking of drawings and Revit models.
• Provide leadership to the Project Team and undertake an ongoing review of subsequent stages of the project to ensure that the integrity of the agreed design solutions are maintained. Particularly regarding development of the design and late variations to the design brief.
• Assisting Design Leaders through participation in design reviews and mentoring.
• Marketing Woods Bagot’s design expertise on the project and for that studio and assistance in the raising of Woods Bagot’s reputation for design excellence.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• 8 + years or equivalent experience.
• Hold a Masters Degree in Architecture.
• A talent for design but with experience across all project phases.
• Extensive experience with the use of technology on large and complex projects.
• Extensive experience with of BIM practices, standards, and workflows.
• Advanced/Expert knowledge of Autodesk Revit (depending on project scale).
• Rhino and Enscape competence is preferable.
• Experience leading medium-scale projects.
• Well-developed client skills and experience managing Consultants.
• The capability to lead less experienced team members.
• Residential, Health care, and commercial (workplace) sector experience is highly regarded.
• Architectural registration is highly regarded.

Benefits we offer

In addition to working for a world class design Studio you will enjoy benefits such as:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Working on some of the most interesting and complex projects in Australia alongside a talented team

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and portfolio via our  Technical Architect LinkedIn job post treated in the strictest confidence. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies.

All personal data collected by the Company will be kept confidential and only used for recruitment purposes.

Mandatory Requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia (an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident)

Inspiration. Innovation. Inclusiveness. We are Woods Bagot.

Woods Bagot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

At Woods Bagot, we are committed to creating an environment where difference is celebrated, valued and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network of strategists, experience designers and scientists, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.