Senior Designer / Project Lead - Metricon Homes Qld.
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EveryOne, a division of Metricon, is a dedicated business unit of Australia’s leading builder, Metricon Homes. Everyone Homes focusses purely on delivering Social, Affordable and Accessible Housing for Government and Community Housing Provider customers to address the needs of disadvantaged people across Australia.
Our team works across Victoria, NSW, South Australia and Queensland. Due to projected increase in build volumes, we are seeking a self-motivated and experienced project design specialist, adept in managing multiple project planning applications and tender designs. Position based at our Robina Head Office - with builds based throughout all Eastern regions of Australia.
Reporting to the National Product and Design Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Product/Project Design and development - prepare and coordinate the development of design solutions for proposed projects including streetscapes and product design.Town planning documentation - co-ordinate planning approval documentation in multiple states across Australia utilising information from local planning schemes and external consultants, as well as managing workflow of offshore drafting resources.Respond to tender opportunities that require design solutions for multi-residential sites through to master plan communities Attend and direct meetings with project stakeholders and consultantsReview design documentation from internal and external departments for quality and accuracyPrepare project yield and feasibility sketches utilising designs from both conceptual and existing product rangesAssist with continual improvement to our Revit templates, processes, and protocols to improve both speed and quality of project deliverablesSome management of external drafting resources will be required; however, this is a role that requires a “hands on” approach to preparing project documentation
Metricon will offer you:
Be supported by a Management Team that has a Culture Where You MatterMetricon Homes – Australia largest Home Builder for the 10th Consecutive YearWe promote mentoring and provide genuine opportunities for role progression, along with a competitive salary, and salary package opportunitiesAttractive housing discounts on our award-winning homesYou Matter! Physical fitness, free flu vaccinations, nutrition and mental well being are just some of the programs we sponsor at Metricon to address your well being24/7 access to our LifeWorks confidential support program which includes coaching for success and navigating personal and work challenges; andExclusive access to building discounts, supplier / trade discounts, and retail discounts with big name brands through our rewards platform
The successful candidate will have:
Successful completion of a Diploma of Building Design & Drafting, Diploma of Architectural Drafting or equivalent practical experienceThe successful candidate will have a least 10 years design and or drafting experience, including 2 years medium density experienceExperience in the residential volume home building and or medium density industry in a design or drafting capacity will be highly regardedHighly organised – ability to multi-task and deal with a variety of activitiesHighly developed interpersonal and communication skillsWorking knowledge of the residential home construction processWorking knowledge of NCC, and the ability to design against various state-based planning policiesWorking knowledge of how to read developer guidelines, & Civil Services drawingsBasic Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and OUTLOOK computer skillsExperienced working knowledge of Revit software is essential