Graduate Architect

COMPLETE Urban; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPLETE URBAN is seeking a Graduate Architect to join its Architecture Team on projects for Local Government. You will perform all phases of architectural/drafting work, liaise with clients, plan projects, design and document, using ArchiCAD.

Successful candidate will have 1-3 years in design or architectural environment, a relevant degree, and a passion for community-focused design. This on-site role offers opportunities to contribute to public realm infrastructure and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in design/architectural/drafting environment, public domain preferred.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Architecture.
• Experience with ArchiCAD and other design software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design briefs and preparation of designs concepts.
• Assist in preparation of documentation - DA through to tender and construction documentation, tender applications, presentations and planning applications.
• Assist with specifications and schedules.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with sub-consultants.
• Perform on-site checks and documentation during all stages of a project for QA and marketing purposes.
• Apply and interpret legislative requirements as they apply to buildings in the public domain or urban environment.
• Assist with effectively consulting clients about their design needs, restrictions and opportunities as well as desired environment and practicality outcomes.
• Work closely with the Urban Design Principal and multi-disciplinary team to resolve and deliver on agreed design and project targets.
• Add to and upkeep current skills, training and knowledge.
• Strive to meet client expectations and ensure successful outcomes by providing functional, inspirational, and sustainable design outcomes.
• Support the development of high quality, innovative and functional design.
• Assist with preparing feasibility reports and design proposals.
• Develop ideas keeping in mind client's needs, the use of the building and environmental impact.
• Adhere to and assist managing project budgets and timelines.
• Assist in facilitating stakeholder /client meetings.
• Ensure that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations.
• Ensure that all matters relating to contracts, administration and project scheduling are met and that any issues are resolved in keeping with project budget and time constraints.

Skills

ArchiCAD proficiency

Communication

Project management

Creativity

Building construction knowledge

Visual awareness

Design sensibility

NCC knowledge

Construction detailing

3D visualization

Education

Bachelor degree in Architecture

Tools

ArchiCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Twinmotion

Job description

COMPLETE URBAN (CU) has been providing services to Local Governments in Australia for 25 years. CU designs and manages the delivery of community assets and infrastructure for Local Government. We create inspirational, functional and sustainable design outcomesfor the communitythrough our multi-disciplinary teams of Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects and Project Managers.

About the role:

CU is seeking a Graduate Architect to join its Architecture Team. The successful applicant will perform all phases of architectural/drafting work including: client liaison, project planning, design and documentation. They must have demonstrated working experience using ArchiCAD and be passionate about delivering positive outcomes for the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Interpret design briefs and preparation of designs concepts.

Assist in preparation of documentation - DA through to tender and construction documentation, tender applications, presentations and planning applications.

Assist with specifications and schedules.

Liaise and co-ordinate withsub-consultants.

Perform on-site checks and documentation during all stages of a project for quality assurance as well as marketing purposes.

Apply and interpret legislative requirements as they apply to buildings in the public domain or urban environment.

Assistwith effectively consulting clients about their design needs, restrictions and opportunities as well as desired environment and practicality outcomes.

Work closely with the Urban Design Principal and multi-disciplinary team to resolve and deliver on agreed design and project targets.

Addto and upkeep current skills, training and knowledge.

Strive to meet client expectations and ensure successful outcomes by providing functional, inspirational, and sustainable design outcomes.

Support the development of high quality, innovative and functional design.

Assist with preparing feasibility reports and design proposals.

Develop ideas keeping in mind client's needs, the use of the building and environmental impact.

Adhere to andassist managingproject budgets and timelines.

Assist in facilitating stakeholder /client meetings.

Ensure that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations.

Ensure that all matters relating to contracts, administration and project schedulingare met and that any issues are resolved in keeping with project budget and time constraints.

Qualifications:

1-3 years’ experience in a design/architectural/drafting professional environment, particularly within the public domain.

Relevant tertiary qualification in Architecture.

Community focused work experience and local government relationships would be considered an advantage.

Skills:

Strong ArchiCAD proficiency and demonstrated experience using other design software (Adobe Photoshop and 3D Twinmotion or similar graphics packages) is essential.

Strong communication and project management skills.

Creativity and the ability to think and plan in three dimensions.

Excellent building construction knowledge.

Visual awareness and an eye for detail.

Design Sensibility.

Good knowledge of NCC and Australian Standards.

Good knowledge of construction detailing.

For more information about working with us, please see completeurban.com.au/careers

Please note, COMPLETE URBAN is a private advertiser. No recruitment agencies are required.