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 DA 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 DA 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
- 10+ 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 DA 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 workplace 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 transparent 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 on 0434 390 *** or email *************@kappaexecutive.com.
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