Succession Planning exercise to find the next leader of this National Architecture firm's Sydney studio.
As Sydney Lead, the Studio Principal is accountable for the commercial performance, operational
leadership, and culture of the Sydney studio.
This role is an appointment by the Board of Directors, recognising the individual's demonstrated
capability to secure work for the practice and deliver strong commercial outcomes, including profitable project delivery and appropriate fee collection throughout the project lifecycle.
The Principal /Studio Leader plays a critical role in growing the practice's presence in the Sydney
market, securing and converting significant opportunities, building and maintaining key client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects across the studio's portfolio.
This position requires an established industry reputation, deep sector expertise, and strong professional networks to support practice growth, client engagement, and studio performance.
The Studio Leader provides clear leadership across people, design, project delivery, resourcing, and financial discipline, ensuring that the firm's design philosophy, governance frameworks, and performance expectations are consistently upheld.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Studio Leadership & Operational Oversight
* Project Leadership and Delivery
* Financial Performance & Reporting
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE
* Business Development and Revenue Growth
* Studio Leadership and Operational Performance
* Client Relationships and Market Presence
* People Leadership and Culture
QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Registered Architect in Australia (preferably NSW Registered).
* Additional qualifications in business, leadership, or management highly regarded.
* Minimum 15+ years professional experience in architectural practice, including experience in a senior leadership role.
* Proven experience on Medium to largescale Multi Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial, Education projects would be advantageous.
* Demonstrated success in securing, leading, and delivering complex architectural projects.
* Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project profitability, budgets, fee negotiations, and financial performance.
* Proven capability in business development, client relationship management, and work winning.
* Demonstrated leadership in managing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience overseeing multiple projects and teams within a studio or practice environment.
* Thorough understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, and statutory planning frameworks.
* Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Established industry relationships and professional networks, ideally within the Sydney property and construction sector.
* Package + Incentive bonus and pathway to Equity.
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