Graduate Architect – Life Sciences (2024 Intake)

Graduate Architect – Life Sciences (2024 intake)

Requisition ID2023-120436
Work LocationAU-VI-Melbourne
Department / DisciplineArchitecture
Position TypeGraduate

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Graduate Architect for our Melbourne based graduate program starting in February 2024.

The position is within our Life Sciences team who services a wide variety of technology intensive sectors including biotechnology & pharmaceuticals, laboratories & research facilities, healthcare, advanced education and advanced manufacturing.

This position will report directly to the Principal Architect – Life Sciences, Australia.

What will I do?

• Assist in the design process: Working under the supervision of senior architects to develop preliminary design concepts and drawings. You may be tasked with creating sketches or models of proposed structures in Revit and/ or Enscape.
• Drafting: Responsible for drafting technical drawings, specifications, schedules and documents under the guidance of a senior architect/ architect. This includes creating construction documents, such as plans, sections, elevations, and details using computer-aided design (CAD) or Revit software.
• Research: Conduct research on materials, building codes, and regulations. This research can help inform design decisions and ensure compliance with local laws and codes.
• Coordination: Work closely with engineers, contractors, and other professionals involved in the design and construction process under the guidance of a senior architect/ architect. You will be expected to coordinate with these individuals to ensure that the project is completed successfully.
• Communication: Under the guidance of a senior architect/ architect, communicate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that the project is completed according to their specifications. Good communication skills are essential for this role.
• Quality assurance: Under the guidance of a senior architect/ architect , be responsible for reviewing your own drawings and documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Site visits: Under the guidance of a senior architect/ architect, visit construction sites to oversee construction progress, conduct inspections and ensure that the project is proceeding according to the design specifications.

So what do you get in return? Our graduate value proposition (GVP):

• Opportunities for learning and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A positive and inclusive work culture
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Support for work-life balance
• Access to mentoring and guidance
• Access to a diverse and talented team
• Opportunities to work on meaningful and impactful projects
• A clear and transparent performance evaluation process
• Access to training and professional development resources
• Global mentoring program
• Attend lunch & learn sessions and social activities which are arranged by our graduate network
• Flexible work hours, the option to work from home or remote work options, to accommodate your needs and lifestyle
• Health and wellness program such as discounted gym memberships, mental health support, complementary income protection insurance and discounted health insurance.
• Employee perks and discounts such as our employee discount shopping site

Skills / Qualifications

What we look for in this role:

• Completed your Architecture degree by the end of 2023 or earlier.
• Attention to detail: You will be responsible for creating detailed designs and specifications and must pay close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and safety of the work.
• Teamwork: Most projects require collaboration and teamwork, so strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are essential
• Adaptability: In a constantly evolving field, a graduate engineer you should be able to adapt to new technologies and techniques.
• Problem solving:  Good critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills are highly valued.
• Communication skills: The ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner is important for a graduate architect. This includes the ability to write reports, give presentations, and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• Continuous Learning: Technologies and methodologies are constantly changing so staying up to date is an important attribute
• Creativity: have that innate ability to “think outside the box”
• Analytical ability: ability to think analytically to fully define a problem and develop solutions suited to the problem.
• Logical thinking: ability to understand how a system works, what can go wrong and how to fix it. This requires the ability to think logically and evaluate and understand each element that makes up the system
• Leadership: well-developed “human skills” so you can smoothly perform non-technical duties.
• Respect for health and safety protocols: this is more of a requirement than a skill but adherence to policies that aim to eliminate or mitigate risk is a necessity.

 You must also upload your resume and academic transcripts to be considered.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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