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SalaryAt HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.
HDR supports an inclusive and diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Primary Responsibilities
In the role of a Studio Technical Director, we'll count on you to:
Establish standards and processes related to the delivery of construction documents for HDR Architecture in Australia consistent with local requirements and HDR’s best practices.
Build the right team structure to ensure the effective leadership and management of our Technical Group to deliver high quality client outcomes, this will include:
- Enabling performance excellence with clear performance expectations that feed into the performance and development discussion process.
- Overseeing resourcing and coordinating with project leaders to assure that the proper skills and the right number of staff resources are assigned to each project phase to assure quality project deliver in a timely and efficient manner.
- Overseeing project technical reviews to assure that technical solutions are consistent with industry best practices and HDR's Quality Program.
- Overseeing the local Technical Design Group and assure that local practices align with industry best practices and HDR's global standards.
- Overseeing local BIM resource capabilities and assure that they are aligned with and in support of our delivery processes.
- Facilitating a culture of learning and development to assure a flexible, and highly skilled team at all levels.
- Nurturing and developing potential leaders within and outside of the Tectonics Group to assure a pipeline of talent.
- Ensuring that project resourcing allows individuals to grow and gain new experiences aligned to their development goals as well as making the best use of our skills base from an overall business perspective; and the development of future capability needs.
- Network and engage with the local professional community to build our HDR profile and brand awareness to establish an external pool of talent for potential recruitment.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong leadership, team management, technical, and organisational skills
- Strong communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to train and develop staff skills Architectural Registration in NSW (or willingness to become registered within an agreed timeframe)
- 10+ years post-graduate experience working in an architectural practice
- A commitment to rebuilding, being an active participant of our employee-owned culture, be regarded as a role model by others and our HDR Values
- Broad-based Employee Shares Program
- Global organisation with opportunities for international travel and collaboration
- Award-winning sustainable projects
- Flexible work arrangements
- Financial advice and wellbeing programs
- HDR University learning platform with access to webinars, LinkedIn Learning, and the Pinnacle Series
- Rewards program including referrals, long service awards, and certification bonuses
- Company paid Annual Professional Membership Fees
- Company paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers (with Super)
- Employee Assistance Program
- A culture that supports and encourages inclusion and diversity where each of us are welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you licence to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
