Senior Architect

Description

They are now seeking a Senior Architect to lead significant projects from concept through to construction. You’ll act as project leader, coordinating architecture, interiors and landscape, managing client relationships, and overseeing quality, budgets and program across the full lifecycle of complex, design-led projects.

• Lead multi-residential and mixed-use projects from concept design through documentation, tender and construction
• Manage day-to-day project activities: forecasting, resourcing, progress reporting and risk management
• Mentor project teams and graduates, providing clear direction, feedback and support for their development
• Weekly design forums, CPD and cross-disciplinary project reviews
• Direct and review documentation across all phases, ensuring clarity, buildability and design consistency
• Lead client communication, presentations and workshops; build long-term client relationships and repeat work
• Coordinate integrated services (architecture, interior, landscape) into a cohesive design outcome
• Oversee construction phase services – RFIs, site inspections, shop drawing review and defect resolution
• Take on the role of Project Lead – overseeing scope, programme, quality, fee and client satisfaction

Requirements

• A collaborative leadership style – able to motivate teams, give clear direction and support others to perform at their best
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant teams and managing approvals pathways
• Track record as Project Architect / Project Leader running projects from early concept through to completion
• Solid understanding of NCC/BCA, relevant planning controls and multi-residential standards
• Registered Architect (or close to registration), ideally with DBP registration in NSW
• Strong capability across project planning & design, documentation and construction phase services
• 6+ years’ professional experience, including delivery of complex multi-residential projects
• Confident client leadership skills with the ability to manage expectations, negotiate and maintain trust

Benefits

You’ll be joining a team that values openness, integrity and design excellence. Senior staff are accessible and engaged, and knowledge-sharing across teams is actively encouraged – from interdisciplinary project reviews to informal crit sessions.

• Supportive, inclusive culture with genuine respect for work–life balance
• Regular studio events, design talks, team lunches and social activities
• Leadership opportunity on significant city-shaping multi-residential and mixed-use projects
• Paid parental leave and access to EAP
• Structured performance and development framework, with clear pathways to senior leadership

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance