Architect - Structure & MEP Lead

Populous; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Populous is seeking a Structure & MEP Lead in Sydney to own the coordination of structural and building services within architectural design. You will balance design intent, function, buildability and user experience while guiding interface resolution and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Project Leads, consultants and teams to deliver integrated, high-quality outcomes across sport and entertainment-focused projects in Australia and APAC, leveraging

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture from a recognised university.
• Current Architectural Registration in Australia (desirable).
• Approximately 5-10 years' professional experience within an architectural practice.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex architectural projects through design, documentation and delivery stages.
• Advanced BIM and Revit proficiency with digital design and documentation workflows.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, documentation and delivery of complex architectural projects.
• Own structural and MEP packages from concept through detailed design and documentation.
• Coordinate architectural responses to structural and building services requirements.
• Lead collaboration with Project Leads to align structural/MEP with architectural vision.
• Coordinate with consultants to integrate project requirements and resolve interfaces.
• Review drawings, models and technical information for alignment with outcomes.
• Lead package drawings and deliverables throughout the design process.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops, and stakeholder presentations.

Skills

BIM & Revit

Coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

As a Structure & MEP Lead, you'll take ownership of the coordination and integration of structural and building services requirements within the architectural design, working closely with Project Leads, Design Leads, consultants and the wider project team.

You'll help ensure structural and MEP solutions are effectively incorporated into the project, balancing design intent, functionality, buildability and user experience. Through proactive coordination and problem-solving, you'll identify and resolve interface issues, support multidisciplinary decision-making and contribute to well-integrated project outcomes.

The role requires a strong understanding of how structure and building services influence architectural design, space planning and project delivery. You'll work collaboratively with consultants and project teams to coordinate requirements, review design information and support the delivery of coordinated, high-quality documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

About us at Populous

At Populous, our teams design the places where people love to be together. From stadiums and arenas to convention centres, airports, mixed-use developments, and entertainment precincts, we have delivered many of the world’s most iconic and community-defining projects.

With projects spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, we bring globalexpertiseand local insight to every design. OurSydneyteam is central to this network, delivering impactful projects locally and across the region with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and community.

Why Populous

Wedon’tconsider ourselves just another architecture and design practice. At Populous, we believe our strength lies in our people and their diversity of experiences. Across APAC, our team represents over 35 nationalities, and we actively celebrate and support this.

We provide our people with:

• The opportunity to contribute to projects of global significance inSydney and across APAC
• A collaborative international network of experts and design leaders
• Career development opportunities, including leadership training, mentorship, and global mobility
• A vibrant workplace culture where creativity, collaboration, and innovation are valued
• An environment where everyone can be themselves and grow their careers in any direction they want, all while being in an inclusive and supportive workplace
• Oh, andwe’rerecognised as one of the best places to work in Australia!We’vebeen recognised as a Work180 Top 101 Employer for Women two years in a row, winners of two Work180 Workplace awards and recognised as a HRD 5 Star Employer!

What will you be engaged in?

As a Structure & MEP Lead, you will:

• Contribute to the design, documentation and delivery of complex architectural projects.
• Take ownership of structural and MEP packages, leading their development from concept design through to detailed design and documentation.
• Develop and coordinate architectural responses to structural and building services requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives and design intent.
• Work closely with Project and other Package Leads to ensure structural and MEP solutions support the overall architectural vision and user experience.
• Coordinate with structural, services and specialist consultants to integrate project requirements and resolve coordination challenges.
• Review consultant drawings, models and technical information to ensure alignment with project requirements and architectural outcomes.
• Coordinate interfaces between architecture, structure, building services and other project elements to achieve integrated project outcomes.
• Lead the preparation, review and coordination of package drawings, documentation and deliverables throughout the design process.
• Participate in coordination meetings, design reviews, workshops and stakeholder presentations.
• Manage team members contributing to the package, providing direction, oversight and support to achieve project objectives.
• Manage assigned tasks and package deliverables to meet project timelines and quality expectations.
• Build strong working relationships with consultants, contractors and internal project teams.
• Contribute to broader architectural design, documentation and project delivery activities as required.
  

What we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A Master's degree in Architecture from a recognised university.
• Current Architectural Registration in Australia (desirable).
• Approximately 5-10 years' professional experience, or equivalent, within an architectural practice.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex architectural projects through design, documentation and delivery stages.
• Strong understanding of structural and building services systems and their integration within architectural design and project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with structural, services and specialist consultants to achieve integrated project outcomes.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve coordination, interface and constructability challenges across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating architectural and consultant documentation for complex projects.
• Advanced BIM and Revit proficiency, with a strong understanding of digital design and documentation workflows.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across project teams and consultant groups.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support team members while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to balance design intent, functionality, coordination and buildability to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Experience working on complex or large-scale sports, entertainment, aviation, civic or major public infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

At Populous, we’re not only looking for technical skills but also for people who share our passion for creating places where communities come together.

We design the places that bring people together — and we know that happens best when our own team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage people of all identities, abilities, and lived experiences to apply and join us in shaping the future of design.