An established, design-driven architecture practice with studios in Sydney and Canberra is seeking a Senior Project Leader to join their growing team.

Known for delivering complex public and infrastructure projects, the studio operates at the intersection of design quality and technical rigour. Their portfolio includes transport infrastructure, civic and government projects that shape how communities move and connect.

With a strong leadership team and a steady pipeline of work, this is an opportunity to step into a pivotal role where your experience will directly influence project outcomes and team performance.

Role Overview

This position is suited to an experienced Senior Project Leader with 10 to 15 years of professional experience and proven transport project exposure.

You will take ownership of projects from early feasibility through to construction delivery, ensuring design integrity, consultant coordination and commercial performance are aligned at every stage.

This role requires someone confident managing multidisciplinary teams, navigating stakeholder environments and delivering technically robust outcomes within complex regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transport and infrastructure projects end to end
• Manage design development through documentation and construction phases
• Coordinate consultants and multidisciplinary teams
• Oversee programme, budget and risk management
• Liaise with government stakeholders and delivery authorities
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards
• Mentor and guide junior team members

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years experience within architectural practice
• Demonstrated transport project experience
• Strong delivery capability with end to end project ownership
• Experience working within public or government frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficiency in Revit and documentation leadership
• Registered Architect preferred

Benefits & Studio Culture

• Bi-annual performance bonuses
• Mid-year all-inclusive staff retreat across Sydney and Canberra studios
• Ongoing professional development with external industry experts presenting
• All-inclusive end-of-year celebration
• $500 annual wellness voucher
• $500 annual training allowance

This is a studio that invests in its people, values leadership and rewards performance. You will be supported, trusted and given the autonomy to lead meaningful public infrastructure projects that leave a lasting civic footprint.

To confidentially discuss this opportunity, contact Jessica Baker on 0434 390 417 or email jessica.baker@kappaexecutive.com.

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