Senior Technical Project Lead

19 hours ago

Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Senior Technical Project Lead

We're seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Lead to join our Sydney team, bringing extensive experience across concept design, documentation, contract administration, quality control, project management, and client negotiation. The role requires hands-on onsite project leadership, strong Contract Administration (CA) knowledge, and expertise in managing contracts and leading contract and fee negotiations. Working closely with the Sydney leadership team and wider project teams, you will guide projects from inception to completion, protect design concepts throughout all stages, oversee team performance, manage client and consultant relationships, and ensure high-quality outcomes. This senior position demands initiative, accountability, and a commitment to CHC's mission: to design places where people and communities can thrive.

Qualifications Required:

  • Accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
  • Minimum 20 years of professional experience, including extensive onsite project leadership.
  • Strong Contract Administration (CA) knowledge with proven expertise in managing contracts and leading contract negotiations.
  • Experience in fee negotiations and technical discussions with internal teams and external stakeholders

What we can offer

  • Flexible Working arrangement
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Continued Professional Development
  • Paid Parental Leave (Primary & Secondary Care)
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • B-Corp and Certified Carbon Neutral Practice
  • Committed to Designing with Country and Sustainability
  • Social Events
  • AIA, A+ Membership and Parlour Membership Perks

All candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

Please submit your resume and a copy of your Portfolio to be considered.

About CHC

For over 60 years, ClarkeHopkinsClarke has worked to create designs that connect people and celebrate community. With studios in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, our award-winning team of over 180 professionals has successfully delivered projects that create genuine social impact across eight key sectors: cities and precincts, community and culture, commercial and workplace, education, health, residential, retail and hospitality, and seniors living and care.

We are a carbon-neutral practice and currently the highest-rated B Corp architectural firm in Australia, recognized for meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. ClarkeHopkinsClarke is a practice built on strong principles. We seek people who have the right skills and share our values.

Diversity Statement

ClarkeHopkinsClarke is a B Corp and an equal opportunity employer. We understand and appreciate the value that diversity brings to a team. We encourage First Nations people to apply for positions on our team. Likewise we welcome people of any ethnicity, gender, age or faith to apply if you feel you could be a good fit for a position listed here.

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