Since 1997, Summerset Group has grown consistently to become one of New Zealand's largest and most respected operators in the retirement village and aged care sector. With 39 retirement villages either complete or under construction, and another 5 quality land sites in New Zealand and 6 in Australia, we have a strong platform for further growth. We are also proud of our dynamic work environment and an equally diverse workforce.

We are looking for a Project Architect to join our in-house Design team in Wellington, Auckland.

Reporting to the Group Architectural Manager, you will be leading the production and management of the architectural design and a team of staff on allocated projects. our projects are based all over the country and contain both commercial and residential buildings that are designed in-house. You will be an experienced team leader that can mentor and motivate the junior staff members to excel, be able to plan your own and your teams work to make sure your project and staff are set up to succeed.

Working in Summerset's Design team brings with it several unique aspects. Our design and build model provides exposure to the buildability and commercial aspects of the construction process through regular contact with experts within the same team. Being part of a wider business also means stakeholders across different parts of Summerset, such as Marketing, Sales and Operations who are all involved in feedback to the Design team. Our BIM process and innovation are industry leading.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Provide quality design outcomes
• High-quality documentation for Consent and Tender
• Manage and develop direct reports
• Management of building consent submission and approval process
• Manage BIM execution plan, BIM processes and Revit models
• Ensure Summerset design standards are met during construction and provide continual improvement feedback
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Who we are looking for?

• New Zealand Registered Architect or LBP3 qualified
• Experienced in line management of a team of graduates and technicians
• Detail focused on technical sound solutions and design outcomes.
• Around 10 years' industry experience with a similar business or with a consultancy
• Revit software experience; BIM methodology and process experience
• Rendering and presentation documentation skills
• Proven technical ability to produce effective construction and building consent documentation

Please note due to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role.