Senior Design Associate

2 days ago

McDougalls Hill New South Wales, Australia ACRWORLD Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Exclusive Retained Search with Marathon Modular

As the retained recruitment partner to Marathon Modular, I am proud to be managing the search for a Senior Design Associate to join their team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role with one of Australia's leaders in design & construct modular construction, a family-owned business with over 20 years of experience delivering innovative and sustainable building solutions.

We encourage Architects to apply who are open to a hybrid work environment, relocation to the Hunter Valley region or happy to commute on a minimal basis. 

Overview

The Senior Design Associate will take a lead role in securing high-value Design & Construct projects ($10–20M+).

This client-facing role blends architectural expertise with pre-construction strategy to position Marathon as the builder of choice. You'll lead early design conversations, align concepts with modular construction, and influence feasibility, buildability, and value engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural input during early project phases, balancing design quality, buildability, and cost.
  • Champion modular construction as a premium, design-led alternative to traditional methods.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to secure early project involvement.
  • Contribute to bid strategies with compelling design narratives and graphics.
  • Represent Marathon at industry forums and networking events.
  • Mentor internal teams, enhancing design literacy and consultant coordination.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation across modular design practices.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Registered Architect with 7–10+ years' experience in senior design roles.
  • Proven track record delivering $10–20M+ education, defence, or commercial projects.
  • Strong knowledge of modular and D&C methodologies, BCA, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Skilled in design development, constructability, and value engineering.
  • Proficient in BIM (Revit) and experienced in consultant management.
  • Recognised design leader with strong presentation and relationship-building skills.

Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
  • Confident, collaborative, and respected within the architectural and construction community.
  • Aligned with Marathon's values: Responsibility, Creativity, Innovation, Quality.

Why This Role?

  • Work with amodular builder shaping the future of education facilities.
  • Join a collaborative and supportive culture with over 40 staff and a strong contractor network.
  • Drive innovation, sustainability, and design leadership in a high-growth sector.

What's on offer?

  • Amazing flexibility and hybrid working environment
  • Company car
  • Leadership and clear career growth
  • Innovative Architecture - shape the future of Educational projects across Australia
  • Work for an industry leader outside of a typical Architecture office

Apply Now

This is a retained search, and all applications will be managed exclusively by me on behalf of Marathon.

To confidentially discuss this opportunity, please contact David Hailame at or on , or apply via the link.

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