Hayden Griffin

Director | Senior BIM Drafter / Designer

Hayden Griffin, a Director at Gestalt Engineers, is an experienced professional with a remarkable 25-year career in the construction industry. With a profound passion for good design and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes, Hayden has built an excellent reputation for his problem-solving skills and collaborative approach.

Skilled in working under pressure, he thrives in adapting to new situations and challenges to ensure that project delivery consistently meets budgetary, deadline, and client expectations. As a licensed professional in architectural designs and drawings, Hayden has a strong background in the industrial and food and beverage environments, making him a valuable asset to projects in these sectors.

Areas of expertise

  • An early adopter of and proficient in Revit Structure

  • Experience in AutoCAD

  • Use and integrate Laser Scan Point cloud data in building models

  • Utilise GIS co-ordinates within the digital design environment.

  • Experienced in BCA NCC interpretation and application and Australian standards relating to the building industry.

  • Sound understanding of civil design principles relating to building work.

Qualifications

  • Registered Building Practitioner – Draftsperson Architectural Victorian Building Authority

  • Diploma of Building Design and Drafting - Federation University (University of Ballarat)

  • Revit Structure Certified Professional - Autodesk

Technical experience

  • Hanwha Defense – Avalon
    Structural BIM lead / drafter on early design works package for $170 million armoured vehicle plant to develop Howitzer tanks for the Australian army.

  • Nightingale Ballarat

    BIM lead / drafter on $10 million multi-level apartment building including basement carpark and technical façade design.

  • Bulleen Park & Ride

    BIM lead on $69 million project as part of the North-east link early works including 3 level carpark and civil structures such as elevated walkways and pedestrian bridges.

  • McCain Foods Potato Plant Renewal Project

    Documented and project managed $13 million Potato Plant upgrade at McCain Foods Ballarat. Roles included development of existing conditions from point cloud, building design and structural documentation and assisting US based plant manufacturer achieve deliverables based on digital data. Was involved from project inception including preparing fee proposal through to contractor commencement on site.

  • Connewarre Beach House

    Documented high end residence for award winning architect in the Barwon Heads hinterland.

  • Southern Moreton Bay Islands Ferry Terminal Upgrade

    Structural BIM lead for Pontoon structures for $37 million project to redevelop and improve ferry access for general public and emergency services.