Technical Designer

Your Role As a Technical Designer, you will act as a support in all aspects to our studio members within one of our Workplace teams. You should be passionate about developing the best details to realise the creative potential for each project. This will include working with a wide range of styles and materials. A strong attention to detail and outstanding technical acumen is required and joinery detailing experience is preferred for these complex design projects. An ability to work collaboratively and excellent organisational skills are a must. You must be both self-starter and team player able to organise multiple consultants and trades towards common design solutions in timely fashion. What You Will Do Support the team in collaboration with the Design Manager and Lead Designer Support the team in detailed technical development of design and follow through Provide active technical development of the design and technical input during the preparation and execution of construction documents Mentor and teach junior members of the team Assist in the technical aspects of the project team and oversee all phases Support the design team towards a cohesive and rational technical solution which best meets the client brief and conform to the project brief and is technically, legally and financially responsible Work with the Technical Director to conform with of current building legislation Your Qualifications An undergraduate or Master degree in Architecture 5 years of experience in practice Significant, demonstrable experience of leading large teams to deliver projects through all stages including Construction Administration Ability to create positive relationships with outside design firms and corporate client and stakeholders – experience advising executives in global professional services and financial services firms Experience facilitating meetings with diverse stakeholders to reach consensus Must be highly proficient in Revit and Autocad Experience in mentoring and developing junior employees Experience with international projects an advantage This job description reflects the core activities of the role although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. Please apply for this Technical Designer role and submit your CV and portfolio for review. Candidates who do not meet the criteria or provide work samples will not be considered. Life at Gensler We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities. As part of the firm commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future. #LI-MS2 At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. 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