Architect

As an Architect, you design new buildings and renovations to existing structures. You use structural, mechanical and aesthetic design elements to influence the human experience of being inside a space or environment.

You can work at an architectural practice or for a construction company. Regular visits to a site may be required.

You need the ability to design and plan for 3-dimensional spaces.

Income Guide

$130,000

Desirable Skills

Creative and technical design • Maths • Planning and managing projects • Communicating clearly • Attention to detail

A typical day may involve:

Getting advice from clients or management to determine the type, style and size of planned buildings or alterations
Providing information about designs, materials and estimated building times
Preparing project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings
Writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders
Inspecting work in progress for compliance with plans, specifications and quality standards