Senior Architect

We are seeking a proactive, talented and highly motivated Senior Architect to join our Melbourne Studio. You’ll be working within our architectural team to deliver conservation, refurbishment and adaptive reuse projects in significant heritage contexts through all project phases across cultural, public and workplace sectors. The role will involve design, coordination, documentation, review, statutory planning applications, tender, delivery and post occupancy tasks. You will play a key role in leading documentation production, overseeing junior team members, liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and contractors. This position suits a hands-on and team-orientated individual who is confident managing multiple workstreams, projects and packages.

The successful candidate will evidence strong technical design and documentation skills, keen attention to detail, and a deep-rooted interest in existing buildings through high-quality examples of past work and experience. We seek someone with an enthusiastic, can-do attitude, willingness to learn and contribute to the local and regional leadership teams and practice-wide groups.

Purcell have been ranked No.1 for Heritage in the World Architecture list for the past five years. We imagine heritage in new ways, sustainably designing places where people can belong, our approach being rooted in client and community need. We believe in fostering a collaborative workplace, where knowledge sharing and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development.

Candidates are required to have the following:

• Registered Architect with at least 5 years’ experience working as a project runner/project architect.
• High degree of proficiency in using Revit and AutoCAD software.
• Advanced technical knowledge in the refurbishment and adaptation of existing buildings.
• A thorough understanding of Australian building, heritage and planning regulations.
• Leadership experience managing a small team.
• A motivated, well organised, proactive approach to work and projects.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Proven experience across all AIA workstages.

Key elements of the role include:

• Developing relationships with clients, new and existing.
• Experience to drive high performing teams in BD opportunities, project delivery and profile raising.
• Leading and supporting proposals and bids for projects.
• Co-ordination of internal and external works packages and team members.
• Complete projects to a high standard, on time and to budget.
• Lead, produce, assist and review the production of design and technical related information and reports, both written and graphic.
• Leading and supporting projects in conservation repair, refurbishment, alterations and additions, adaptive re-use and construction detailing.
• Occasional travel across the region, as well as remotely supporting colleagues in our Sydney, Hobart and Hong Kong studios.

It would also be an advantage if candidates possess:

• Membership with relevant industry or professional bodies.
• Further heritage qualifications or memberships.
• Experience in BIM delivery of projects.

We are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you’re enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.