Senior Project Architect

7 days ago

Newcastle, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Lead on some of Sydney’s most talked-about projects - while shaping buildings that get talked about citywide.

You’ll have creative input from concept through to construction and your work will be seen, critiqued, and celebrated across the industry.

You’ll lead high-end aged care and multi-residential projects that win serious industry recognition. Your design ideas won’t just be heard, they’ll shape the final product. If you’ve been craving more control, more influence, and a better calibre of work, this gives you all three.

With full-time access to the Surry Hills studio and flexible hours, you can set your own pace. The office is seconds from light rail and surrounded by top-tier coffee, food, and design culture. No isolated business park, no clock-watching - just freedom to manage your day and get meaningful work done.

What’s in it for you

- Complete creative control from day one: You’ll steer the project across all phases - from early concepts to final delivery. No handovers, no silos—just the full picture and the freedom to shape it.

- Visible, award-winning work: Projects regularly win at state and national levels, including the Sulman Medal. Your designs will be seen, published, and reviewed across the industry.

- Growth without the grind: Get leadership experience while mentoring juniors and running teams - without losing the hands-on design work. This is a true step up without stepping away from the craft.

What you’ll be doing

- Leading multi-residential and public buildings from DA through to construction handover

- Managing stakeholders: clients, councils, certifiers, neighbours, contractors

- Reviewing shop drawings, inspecting build quality, and resolving on-site issues

- Coordinating with consultants to ensure every detail works—technically and visually

- Mentoring junior architects and shaping the project team’s approach

- Managing program timelines, budgets, and design integrity throughout

What you’ll bring

- 5–10+ years’ experience on aged-care and multi residential projects

- Strong technical and detailing skills, including consultant coordination

- Deep working knowledge of NSW planning, NCC, DBP Act, and local regs

- Confident client and stakeholder manager—can handle tough feedback and find solutions

- Proven experience running teams and delivering under pressure

- High design standards and strong instincts for buildability and material quality

About the studio

This is a multidisciplinary team working across architecture, interiors, and public buildings. Their focus is design excellence, material honesty, and environmental performance - with multiple national and international awards to prove it. You’ll work alongside respected designers who still get their hands dirty, and who care as much about the detailing as the big idea.

Find out more

You can call Shane on 0406 639 008 if you have any questions. Or you can email them to me at shane.obrien@kappaexecutive.com

Kappa Executive Search is a boutique search firm based in Sydney. We specialise in Architecture, Interior Design, and PM/QS sectors. We pride ourselves in working with the highest calibre candidates and consultancies across Australia.

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