Technical Lead: Architecture Delivery & Coordination

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

Job summary

Populous in Sydney seeks a Technical Lead to provide technical leadership across projects, guiding design through documentation and construction support.

You will coordinate with project leads, design leads and consultants, ensure compliance with NCC, Australian Standards, and building codes, and mentor team members while advancing quality documentation and BIM workflows to deliver buildable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture from a recognised university.
• Current Architectural Registration in Australia (desirable).
• 8-15 years' professional experience, or equivalent, within an architectural practice.
• Demonstrated experience leading the technical delivery of complex architectural projects through design, documentation and construction.
• Strong knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, accessibility requirements and statutory approval processes.
• A detailed understanding of building systems, construction methodologies, materials and technical detailing.
• Extensive experience developing, reviewing and coordinating architectural documentation for complex projects.
• Proven ability to identify, assess and resolve technical, compliance and coordination issues.
• Advanced BIM and Revit proficiency, with a strong understanding of digital design and documentation workflows.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to confidently present technical matters to clients, stakeholders and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across projects, supporting the development of coordinated, buildable and compliant design solutions.
• Contribute to the design, documentation, specification and delivery of complex architectural projects.
• Lead the technical development and coordination of projects from design through documentation and construction support.
• Ensure project outcomes align with the client brief, relevant codes, statutory requirements and industry standards.
• Review and guide the resolution of complex technical, construction and detailing challenges.
• Coordinate architectural interfaces between structure, façade, services, interiors, landscape and other project elements.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with consultants, specialists and project stakeholders to achieve integrated design outcomes.
• Review drawings, models, specifications and documentation to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency across project deliverables.
• Establish and maintain documentation standards, technical quality and quality assurance processes across the project team.
• Identify technical, compliance and coordination risks early and work collaboratively to develop appropriate solutions.
• Support Project Leads and Design Leads in balancing design intent, functionality and buildability considerations.
• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, coordination meetings and stakeholder presentations.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to project team members throughout project delivery.
• Review consultant information and ensure external inputs are effectively integrated into project documentation.
• Oversee the production and delivery of coordinated documentation packages to support approvals, procurement and construction.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and internal project teams.
• Contribute to broader technical leadership, project delivery initiatives and continuous improvement activities across the practice.

Skills

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Quality assurance

BIM proficiency

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in architecture

Architectural Registration (AU)

Tools

Revit

BIM workflows

Job description

Populous in Sydney seeks a Technical Lead to provide technical leadership across projects, guiding design through documentation and construction support.

You will coordinate with project leads, design leads and consultants, ensure compliance with NCC, Australian Standards, and building codes, and mentor team members while advancing quality documentation and BIM workflows to deliver buildable outcomes.