Senior Architect

Join one of Australia's most respected design studios, recognised nationally for thoughtful, design-driven work across multi-residential, civic, education and mixed-use projects. With 30+ years of award-winning practice, this studio is known for intelligent planning, rigorous delivery and a genuine commitment to its people.

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.

You'll join a collaborative Sydney studio where leaders remain hands-on, teams are supported, and design integrity is non-negotiable. It's an ideal step for a technically strong architect ready to take on more project, client and team leadership while still staying close to the work.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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

About the Studio

This nationally recognised, design-led practice has spent more than three decades shaping the built environment through residential, cultural, education and civic projects. The studio is
carbon-neutral certified
, embedding sustainability and social responsibility into every project, from early concept thinking through to delivery.

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.

Perks

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

To confidentially discuss this opportunity, contact
Jessica Baker
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