Sydney, New South Wales
We are seeking an experienced, project-leading Senior Architect to join our studio and contribute to a variety of exciting ongoing and upcoming mixed-use projects, incorporating both residential and commercial components. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to be part of a dynamic team working on high-profile, large-scale residential architectural projects.
About COX:
COX is a design-focused contemporary architectural practice with studios located in every major Australian city and Auckland, and a history spanning 60 years. We are a values-led practice. Our values simultaneously reflect who we currently are and provide a pathway to how we can further realise COX’s unifying idea of ‘By the Many, For the Many’. Our people are expected to represent and model the foundational values of Embody Diversity, Lead with Empathy, Do More with Less and Create to Last. In addition to this, the COX Values set clear expectations about working with us as individuals, as leaders and together across teams.
Qualifications required:
Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
Registration with ARB or equivalent overseas body .
Key Responsibilities:
Ability to assist with production of detailed workings, plans, drawings, schedules and specifications as part of a broader team.
Able to work on small, medium, and large-scale projects, able to coordinate and deal with different professionals involved such as consultants, contractors, and builders.
Attend and contribute to client and sub consultant meetings and then report back to the broader Team.
Able to read, produce, and amend development schedules for the project’s feasibility and coordination.
Lead the Tender and Construction Documentation phase of projects.
Know how to successfully convey and communicate design concepts through 2d and 3d drawings for presentations and reports.
Assist in the preparation of proposals and design documentation.
Able to manage, organise and coordinate complex Revit files for large scale projects.
Support Director in the delivery of a project with project documentation.
Oversee the work of Architectural graduates and coordinate workflow schedules for specific submissions and deadlines.
Required Skills & Experience:
15+ years’ experience Construction Documentation and delivering leadership on tenders.
15+ years’ experience working on large-scale projects such as mixed-use or residential developments.
Experience working on large scale residential projects with experience in the delivery of construction certificate documentation under the Design and Building Practitioners Act (DBPA).
Demonstrated ability to lead a project team .
Strong negotiation skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent time management with ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to build effective relationships.
Ability to problem solve and provide solutions.
Adaptable and forward thinking.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong REVIT skills.
Proficiency in CAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
COX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and aims to create a work environment which promotes effective working relationships. Our aim is to foster an environment where employees and others in the workplace are treated fairly and with respect and are free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and bullying
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about architecture and eager to make an impact on exciting projects, we want to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter, CV and copy of your portfolio to
[email protected].
