The Buchan Group Architects
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    60%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.1(15 ratings)
    Career development
    3.3(15 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.8(15 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(15 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.3(15 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    2.9(15 ratings)
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    2.0
    Graduate Interior Designer
    Aug 2024
    Sydney NSW 20001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Lack of support and progression, terrible management
    The good thingsInteriors team support one another interstate Some fun interior design projects Progression towards diversity and inclusion CEO working to change company culture and values
    The challengesNo structural support within interiors sector in Sydney, high staff turnover. Lack of training or career progression for interior design graduates. Always working on the same parts of a project (FF&E, aesthetic briefs, 3D perspectives) Sydney studio very dull and quiet Revit dominant company; senior staff cannot nor attempt to learn how to use it. Director of Sydney studio an awful manager. Typical male architect resistant to change; two-faced & divisive; no idea what interior designers do and treats them as inferior to architects yet expects interior graduates have architecture knowledge
    1.0
    Architect
    Sep 2023
    Melbourne VIC 3000
    Not a good company to work for
    The good thingsProject exposure are good considering most projects they do are high profile projects
    The challengesWork place cauture are simply terrible.
    4.0
    Accountant
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Fun and exciting
    The good thingsMelbourne office Staff Learning experience
    The challengesThe system The hourly rate No laptop provided No remote working opportunities
    1.0
    Architect
    Nov 2019
    Absolute backwards development for my career.
    The good thingsThey use revit but are average at it.
    The challengesExtremely poor career development and prefer overseas staff for cheaper pay.
    1.0
    Senior Architect
    Dec 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Low pay and no career development
    The good thingsOffice location is in the city.
    The challengesThe perth office has many challenges but low pay, no job security, zero career development are some of the biggest. Clashing personalities within management also make it challenging for staff to work collaboratively. Briefing staff and fostering a collaborative environment is often overlooked. Basic staff training and office procedures are seen as a waste of time and as a consequence time is wasted unproductively. Staff are locked in 457 visas and there is high staff turnover.
    3.0
    Architecture
    Nov 2017
    A good place to work if you have no aspiration for career progression.
    The good thingsWork life balance. No unpaid overtime expected.
    The challengesPoor management. Very poor opportunities for Career progression.
    5.0
    Architectural Draftsperson
    Oct 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Friendly environment.
    The good thingsEasy going. Understanding. Fair.
    The challengesManaging work-life balance.
    5.0
    Shared services
    Aug 2017
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Very satisfied employee in engaging role
    The good thingsPositive environment Challenging work - Iconic projects Amazing people, very friendly Providing opportunities for growth
    The challengesGetting exposure to projects outside of core markets such as retail, high density residential and mixed use.
    5.0
    3D Visualiser
    Apr 2017
    An opportunity to grow up in a great work environment
    The good thingsIt was a great experience in order to improve and learn more skills and the treatment received was beneficial for the working environment.
    The challengesI did not find difficulties to work in this studio.
    5.0
    Payroll Manager
    Feb 2016
    Offers opportunities on a global platform
    The good thingsFamily business with global opportunities
    The challengesStructured A bit old school
    3.0
    Project Leader
    Feb 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Overall Positive, but increasing challenges
    The good thingsLacking strict guidelines, some freedom
    The challengesHiring and QA Process is unchecked
    5.0
    Architect
    Feb 2016
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Great experience as a first job
    The good thingsStaff and management are great
    The challengesAverage clients wanting average work
    3.0
    Senior Revit Technician
    Feb 2016
    Dull
    The good thingsDraftsperson led company, opportunity for growth to a point . Annual leave loading
    The challengesUnfriendly, difficult older generation, quiet, all retail work
    4.0
    Design Manager
    Feb 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good environment and provide future opportunities.
    The good thingsDiverse opportunities in projects, everyone gets a go if you're willing to learn and work hard.
    The challengesLarge size company, difficult to socialize with everyone. Sometime tend to stay on long term projects.
    4.0
    Senior Draftsperson
    Jul 2015
    Very satisfying coming to work every morning!
    The good thingsPeople & Projects
    The challengesManaging time on projects
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