Senior Architect/designer - Melbourne

Senior Architect/Designer - Melbourne

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Senior Project Architect/Designer – Sydney

About Us – Greenbox Architecture (A Woolpert Company)

Founded in 2009, Greenbox Architecture is a leading Australian design practice in architecture and interior design. We specialize in mission-critical architecture for data centres, health, and life sciences, alongside a robust interiors team focusing on commercial and workplace design. Our portfolio ranges from $400k to over $3 billion, serving startups to global industry leaders.

We have a valuable mix of skills within our team including architects, strategists, interior designers, project coordinators and BIM (Revit) technicians. Driven by our love of experiencing and learning new things, Greenbox invests generously in nourishing the passion and development of our team.

We want others to enjoy working with us – we always have fun. Our certification by 'Great Place To Work', a global authority on workplace culture, is evidence of this.

In October 2024, Greenbox joined the Woolpert team. With over 2,500 employees and more than 60 offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Asia-Pacific, Woolpert has an active presence across the world and are able to deliver more exciting and innovative designs in a diverse market.

Join a dynamic Sydney team shaping the future of global industries. We are leaders in high-demand sectors with a strong growth trajectory, offering exciting opportunities for career development. Our collaborative approach and values make us a preferred partner among clients and colleagues alike. We are seeking experienced senior architect/designer to continue their career growth and contribute to large-scale projects nationally and globally.

About You:

We seek a senior project architect/designer with experience of all phases of complex commercial projects, a solid understanding of design development and delivery, adept at problem-solving and collaboration with team members and consultants for optimal project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivers design and documentation required throughout each phase of the project lifecycle, with the team and under the guidance of Directors. Skilled in design development, technical drawing, and project coordination. Demonstrates expertise in various aspects of design/documentation or a good understanding of all aspects, including concept development, space planning, material selection, and construction documentation.
• Capable of working on and leading parts of complex, multi-phase projects with a focus on achieving high-quality outcomes and compliance with regulations.
• Prepare architectural drawings, models that accurately reflect the design intent. Assist in ensuring designs and technical documentation are compliant with project requirements and standards under supervision of senior staff.
• Take the lead on major presentations and negotiations. Communicates design concepts effectively to clients and stakeholders using strong visual and verbal presentation skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 8 years of local experience
• Has a good understanding of design and construction documentation through the life cycle of the project
• Has a solid understanding of the NCC, Australian Standards and relevant industry regulations
• Strong level of technical/construction knowledge is highly regarded
• Experience working in complex commercial project is required.
• Capacity to work as part of a team as well as lead a team under the guidance of directors
• Revit proficiency is essential

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com.