Design Architect

Marathon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon in Sydney is seeking an experienced Architect to lead the architectural delivery of diverse commercial projects from concept through construction, including development of design concepts, Revit models, drawings and construction documentation.

You will coordinate information across internal teams and external consultants, resolving design and buildability issues while applying NCC and Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Architect in NSW.
• A recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• At least five years of post-graduate architectural experience.
• Strong experience across design development, documentation and project delivery.
• Advanced Revit and BIM capability.
• Sound knowledge of the National Construction Code, Australian Standards and relevant statutory requirements.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and project information.
• Strong architectural detailing and construction documentation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and identify project risks early.
• Clear communication, sound professional judgement and a solutions-focused approach.
• Experience in design and construct, modular construction or Design for Manufacture and Assembly would be highly regarded, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural delivery of allocated projects from concept through to construction.
• Develop design concepts, Revit models, drawings, schedules, specifications and construction documentation.
• Coordinate architectural information across internal teams and external consultants.
• Resolve design, documentation, compliance and constructability issues.
• Apply the National Construction Code, Australian Standards and relevant planning requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops and consultant coordination meetings.
• Integrate manufacturing, transport, lifting, installation and construction requirements into the design process.
• Review architectural work before issue and support established quality assurance processes.
• Provide project direction and technical guidance to graduate and supporting architectural team members.
• Contribute to the development of Marathon’s architectural standards, Revit systems, details and workflows.

Skills

Revit

BIM

Design development

Documentation

Coordination

Client meetings

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM software

Job description

Marathon is seeking an experienced and design-focused Architect to join our growing architectural team in Sydney.

This is an opportunity to work within an integrated design and construction business where architectural ideas move beyond the drawing board and become high-quality, buildable outcomes. You will lead the day-to-day architectural delivery of diverse commercial projects, working from early concept and design development through to documentation, manufacturing and construction.

As part of Marathon’s in-house team, you will collaborate closely with clients, consultants, project managers, manufacturing specialists and construction teams. You will play an important role in maintaining design quality while incorporating buildability, efficiency and the practical requirements of modular construction.

About Marathon

Marathon is an Australian-owned commercial design and construction company with more than 20 years of modular construction experience. We deliver innovative architectural solutions across education, childcare, sport and recreation, healthcare and commercial sectors.

Our integrated approach brings design, manufacturing and construction together, allowing our team to deliver quality projects with greater control over cost, risk and programme.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Architecture and working within Marathon’s architectural governance framework, you will:

Lead the architectural delivery of allocated projects from concept through to construction.

Develop design concepts, Revit models, drawings, schedules, specifications and construction documentation.

Coordinate architectural information across internal teams and external consultants.

Resolve design, documentation, compliance and constructability issues.

Apply the National Construction Code, Australian Standards and relevant planning requirements.

Participate in client meetings, design workshops and consultant coordination meetings.

Integrate manufacturing, transport, lifting, installation and construction requirements into the design process.

Review architectural work before issue and support established quality assurance processes.

Provide project direction and technical guidance to graduate and supporting architectural team members.

Contribute to the development of Marathon’s architectural standards, Revit systems, details and workflows.

About You

You will be a practical and collaborative Architect who can balance strong design outcomes with technical coordination and buildability.

To be successful, you will have:

Current registration as an Architect in NSW.

A recognised Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.

At least five years of post-graduate architectural experience.

Strong experience across design development, documentation and project delivery.

Advanced Revit and BIM capability.

Sound knowledge of the National Construction Code, Australian Standards and relevant statutory requirements.

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and project information.

Strong architectural detailing and construction documentation skills.

The ability to manage multiple priorities and identify project risks early.

Clear communication, sound professional judgement and a solutions-focused approach.

Experience in design and construct, modular construction or Design for Manufacture and Assembly would be highly regarded, but is not essential.

Why Join Marathon?

At Marathon, you will have the opportunity to:

Work across the complete project lifecycle, from design through to manufacturing and construction.

See your designs translated into completed buildings.

Join a growing in-house architectural team and help shape its standards and processes.

Work on varied and meaningful projects across several commercial sectors.

Collaborate directly with experienced design, manufacturing and construction professionals.

Contribute to a business that invests in its people, technology and the future of modular construction.

Be part of a supportive team guided by the values of Responsible, Creative, Innovative and Quality.

If you are an experienced Architect who enjoys turning creative ideas into coordinated, practical and buildable outcomes, we would like to hear from you.