Design your Future with us
At Buchan our culture is shaped and led by our people. We empower our people to design a brighter, more sustainable future that influences life in our cities for the people and planet.
Over the last four decades Buchan has helped shape urban life in Queensland. From our new offices located on Turrbal and Yuggera Country, at the Greenhouse in Brisbane’s thriving West End, we are proud to contribute to the city’s evolution.
About Buchan
- Global reach, local expertise: With studios across Australia and New Zealand, Buchan brings together design experts and a legacy of delivering award-winning projects worldwide.
- 135 years of design leadership: From World Expo 88’s to the Australia Pavilion for Expo 2025, we’ve been redefining urban life and creating destinations people love.
- Cross-sector innovation: Our portfolio spans retail, mixed-use, residential, hospitality, and civic spaces, underpinned by sustainability and experiential design.
- Collaborative culture: We partner with leading international firms and leverage data-driven insights to deliver places of lasting community value.
- Brisbane heritage: We understand the city’s unique culture and climate, and we’re shaping its future with precincts like Bulimba Barracks and Nicholas Street.
The role
We’re seeking Australian Registered Architects to join our Brisbane studio and contribute to transformative retail, mixed-use, and multi-residential projects.
Lead design and delivery of high-profile architectural projects from concept through delivery including documentation, master planning, urban design, placemaking.
Ideally suited to an all-rounder, with design, delivery and technical ability you should be able to present your schemes with sketches and be confident with multiple software and presentation techniques.
As a Registered Architect you will utilise your design / technical skills to achieve project delivery in accordance with Buchan’s quality systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design
- Contribute to evolving the design through the project life cycle.
- Collaborate with project teams and other consultants to ensure that ongoing works are consistent with the original design intent.
Documentation + Coordination
- Develop detailed and accurate drawings, 3D models, and presentation materials using Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Collaborate with client to determine their requirements and discuss the feasibility of their project goals and attendance at meetings
- Present design concepts to clients and stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
- Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design intent and technical requirements.
Site Services
- Oversee the construction process by monitoring progress, ensuring quality control and compliance with building regulations and codes, and adjusting plans as necessary.
- Conduct site visits to oversee construction progress and resolve design challenges in real time.
Project Management
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining design excellence.
- Conduct research on new materials, technologies, and construction methods, and apply this knowledge to projects.
Professional Development
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance and innovation in project designs.
- Provide guidance to junior architects and interns and participate in their training and development.
- Work in accordance with the business’ visions and values
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Australian Registered Architect in jurisdiction of practice.
- Minimum experience 5 yrs post-Masters and minimum 2 yrs post-Registration.
- Must have proven experience with large or complex projects in retail, mixed-use or multi-residential sectors.
- Proficiency in Revit and a solid understanding of BIM workflows.
- A creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and functionality.
- Strong preference for experienced user in, Rhino, Photoshop and InDesign
- Good communication, collaboration and project management skills and the ability to engage confidently with clients and consultants.
- Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive, industry benchmarked, salaries
- Support for architectural Registration and professional memberships
- $1000 annual training allowance and paid study leave
- Leadership and professional development programs
- Women accelerator programs
- Graduate and student programs
- Mentoring program
- Inter-studio opportunities
- Social and community engagement activities
- Paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral bonus program
- Flexible working
Thank you for your interest in Buchan.
We have a number of exciting projects and are keen to hear of your experience and background and how you would like your career to grow with us.
In the meantime, you can learn more about Buchan by following us on social media and visiting our website for latest updates.
Portfolio + CV + Cover Letter
Send us a cover letter describing how you are suited to the role along with your CV and portfolio.
Portfolio tip: Don’t just tell us about the project (not the usual building blurb). Tell us about your involvement on the project, which phase/s, your contribution, what role you had in the team, any design or sustainability innovations, problem solving, client feedback, awards etc.
Applications are reviewed as they are received and interviews held as candidates are shortlisted. Due to the number of applications received, we may not be able to respond to you directly and only shortlisted candidates may be contacted. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.
We are a family friendly and equal employment opportunity employer.
Design your future with us.
