VHD Studio is an award-winning building design company. Our capabilities include Education facilities, Commercial buildings, Industrial Design & Multi Residential Projects. Our team are based in Toowoomba and Brisbane, allowing us to deliver innovative designs throughout South Queensland.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Principal Architect to join our Brisbane office.

The Principal Architect will act in a leadership role, whilst delivering professional architectural / design services across the VHD Studio business entities. Key performance expectations include:

Leadership and oversight of project delivery to achieve agreed program, high quality, financial and client project brief objectives.

Active contribution to business development, client relationship management and growth of the VHD Studio architectural business entity.

Effective management, mentoring and professional development of architectural staff, graduates and students.

Maintenance of high professional standards, quality assurance procedures, risk management practices and compliance with relevant registration requirements.

Contribution to studio leadership, operational improvement and the ongoing development of the architectural business entity's systems, culture and technical capability.

Employee Perks

Career progression opportunities





Milton office location (close to Brisbane CBD)

Company social gatherings

Company Recognition

Company Laptop and Phone

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years post graduate experience as a registered Architect.

Skills & Experience

Advanced use of Autodesk Revit

Experience in independent project coordination - from site acquisition to construction completion

Experience coordinating consultants & stakeholders

Experience managing clients

Skilled at interpreting architectural plans and technical documents

Current knowledge of BCA/NCC, industry Legislation, Codes and Standards

Strong organisational skills including the ability to manage your own time within tight timeframes (experience with Total Synergyproject management software an advantage)

Microsoft Office(including Microsoft Teams) proficiency at a high level

Experience mentoring junior team members

Personal Attributes

High level attention to detail & accuracy

Ability to work collaboratively

Excellent communication skills – both spoken and written English language

Flexible

Leadership

Professional approach

Ability to provide support to developing team members

Please provide

Portfolio of completed projects

Australian citizenship and qualifications

📌 Principal Architect (Brisbane)
🏢 Van Heerden Design Studio
📍 Brisbane