Architect
Design building projects for clients and provide advice through the project lifecycle.
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- What's it like to be an Architect?
- How to become an Architect
- Latest Architect jobs
- Top skills and experience for Architects
- Is Architect the right role for you?
- Architect role reviews
What's it like to be an Architect?
Architects design building projects for clients. They often act as a trusted advisor to the client throughout the whole project’s lifecycle, and manage the cohesion of the build. Architects work with Builders, Engineers, Surveyors, Lawyers, other professionals and tradespeople to achieve their vision.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Envisioning and drawing designs, both by hand and computer-aided design (CAD) applications.
- Designing around constraining factors such as project budget, local council legislation, town planning and environmental impacts.
- Conferring with builders about project feasibility.
- Applying for planning permission.
- Writing and presenting reports, applications, proposals and contracts.
- Adapting plans based on local government feedback and resolving any issues that may arise throughout the build.
- Advising clients throughout the build, and managing the project in conjunction with other professionals.
- Travelling to the building site and different offices for meetings regularly.
How to become an Architect
To become an Architect in Australia, you need to complete an accredited masters degree, gain industry experience and pass a three-part assessment. Upon meeting these requirements, you can register with your local Architect Registration Board.
- Complete a bachelor degree in architecture. This usually takes three years of full-time study.
- Complete an accredited Master of Architecture. At some universities, students with prior experience in the field may be able to progress straight to a masters degree without a bachelor degree.
- Complete two years of relevant work experience.
- Pass a three-part competency assessment process called the Architectural Practice Examination. This includes the completion of a logbook, a written paper and an interview with current practising architects.
- Register with your state or territory’s Architect Registration Board.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Architect employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Autodesk Revit
Design Development
Construction Documentation
Architectural Design
SketchUp Software
ArchiCAD
AutoCAD
Concept Design
Enterprise Architecture
Drawing
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Latest Architect reviews
Jan 2020
Managing projects or leading a team is a great task and responsibility, but I am proud to do it despite the challenges.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Architecture and Environments
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
Specialisation ConstructionProject Management
The good things* The workflow is well and organized and within the conditions, conditions, specifications, standards and approved plans.
* Collaborate and familiarize the staff in a wonderful and continuous, satisfa...
The challenges
These challenges are not for my responsibility as an architect, but for my responsibility as a project manager or as a leader of the team and they are as follows: * The project does not proceed accor...
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Dec 2024
Being an architect is a fulfilling journey where creativity meets problem-solving, but it requires adaptability to handle challenges like tight deadlines and balancing client expectations.
Reviewer's QualificationAdvanced Diploma of Architectural Technology
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsEnjoyable Aspects:
Being an architect is a very creative job. What I enjoy the most is seeing how initial ideas turn into real buildings. I love working with different people, whether it’s in the offi...
The challengesOne of the things I don’t enjoy as much about being an architect is how stressful it can get at times. Deadlines can be very tight, and managing last-minute changes from clients or unexpected issues o...
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