Associate Principal - QLD Major Projects Leader
Woods Bagot
bid management
project delivery
team resourcing
client relationships
risk management
fee management
We are seeking an Associate Principal - Major Projects Leader to help shape Woods Bagot’s continued growth across priority sectors. Based in Brisbane, this position will focus on cultivating and strengthening client relationships, securing new opportunities, and delivering major projects.
- Drive work-winning activities, including bids, proposals, and presentations, to position Woods Bagot competitively in the market.
- Partner with local leadership and regional teams to identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities.
- Manage the effective design and delivery of projects, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
- Oversee team resourcing and performance, ensuring effective project delivery and a positive, supportive studio culture.
- Mentor and support project and studio staff, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Oversee fee management, contract compliance, and commercial performance.
- Provide hands-on leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high standards of practice.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, ensuring engagement and trust are sustained throughout the entire project lifecycle and beyond.
- Provide foresight in risk management, advising leadership on potential issues or claims.
master’s architecture
18+ years
large‑scale
client‑facing
mentoring
australian pr
We are seeking a stand-out Associate Principal with a proven record of leading and delivering large-scale projects above $500 million in value. You are a confident, hands-on leader with excellent mentoring skills, strong client-facing experience, and the ability to present effectively during interviews and bids. Your experience spans extensive D&C client and contractor management, underpinned by a deep capability in both design and documentation. You thrive in a collaborative, creative environment and bring specialised expertise in the design and construction of complex, high-profile architectural projects.
Reporting to the Studio Chair and working in close collaboration with our regional and global teams, this role will champion Woods Bagot’s position as a trusted industry leader. This is both a strategic and hands-on role, requiring proven expertise leading the successful design and delivery of large-scale, complex projects.
***Please note: This position is based in Brisbane, Australia. Applications are welcome from candidates residing interstate who are looking to relocate back to Queensland***
Mandatory requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia (an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident).
- Master’s Degree in Architecture
- 18+ years relevant experience
- Ability to mentor project leaders
At Woods Bagot, we are committed to creating an environment where difference is celebrated, valued and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network of strategists, experience designers and scientists, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.
- Diverse project background
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Years of Operation
The company has been leading in architecture and design for over a century and a half.
- Works across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, and education.
- Known for its innovative approach, integrating creativity with technology to design inspiring spaces.
- Notable projects include large-scale urban developments, iconic public buildings, and transformative office spaces.
- Embraces a collaborative culture, combining expertise from diverse disciplines to create tailored solutions.
- Has a global presence with offices in major cities worldwide, shaping cities and communities through design.
- Uncompromising Design
- Rigorous Curiosity
- Effective Communication
- Collective Intelligence
- Dynamic Careers
- Inspiration
- Innovation
- Inclusiveness
2030 Challenge
Sustainability Target
Aligned with the Architects Declare and American Institute of Architects' 2030 Challenge, focusing on achieving climate action goals by 2030.
2050 Target
Net Zero Objective
Aims to achieve industry-wide net zero operational carbon by 2050, marking a significant commitment to sustainability.
6 Green Star
Sustainability Achievement
Delivered New Zealand’s first 6 Green Star certified building at 3 Te Kehu Way, setting a benchmark for sustainable design.
- Publishes annual “Climate Playbook” with Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives detailing commitments and measurable targets
- Integrates sustainability principles into projects through Global Impact Group
- Supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Designs projects like ‘Zero‑E’ aiming for zero‑energy/carbon neutral performance using integrated systems (photovoltaics, solar thermal, biogas fuel cell, waste digester)
Gender Diversity Targets
Commitment to Equal Representation
The company actively tracks and reports on its progress toward achieving gender diversity within its workforce.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression and veteran status.
- Believes building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design.
- Inclusive leadership and global studio network support individuals to bring their whole selves to work.
- Design Culture emphasises engaging clients, communities and designers through shared ideas and collective thinking.
- Culture & Belonging strategy includes designing for diversity, inclusion and flexibility (e.g., neurodiversity, personality typologies, retreat spaces).
