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 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 on 0434 390 417 or email jessica.baker@kappaexecutive.com.

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