Senior Associate Architect (Industrial)

Take a leading role in growing an industrial architecture portfolio across Queensland, with major projects already underway and the opportunity to influence the direction of the business.

This Senior Associate position offers considerable autonomy within an established Brisbane studio, backed by the resources and expertise of a leading national architecture practice. It's an opportunity for an experienced Architect who enjoys combining project delivery with business development and team leadership.

The practice has an extensive industrial portfolio, including large-scale warehousing, distribution centres, high-bay logistics facilities and projects involving automation and specialist operational requirements.

The role involves leading concept design, overseeing Revit documentation, managing consultants, project programmes, budgets and specifications. There's also responsibility for maintaining client relationships, overseeing project quality and ensuring developments progress effectively through construction.

Beyond delivery, the position involves identifying new business opportunities, developing relationships within Queensland's property and construction sectors and guiding the growth of a specialist industrial team.

What makes this one worth considering:

• An established pipeline of major industrial projects, providing long-term security and continuity.

• Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the Queensland industrial business.

• Scope to develop a local team and progress into broader leadership responsibilities.

• Access to national technical expertise and resources, with autonomy at a local studio level.

• Hybrid flexibility, with 1–2 days working from home per week.

• Salary package of up to $190,000 inclusive of superannuation.

What the role requires:

• Registered Architect with extensive experience delivering large-scale industrial, logistics or commercial developments.

• Proven experience leading project teams, managing consultants, budgets and construction delivery at a senior level.

• Established client relationship management and business development experience, with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to growing the Queensland industrial portfolio.

About the company

This is an established national architecture and design practice with expertise across industrial, logistics, commercial and major infrastructure projects.

The business has recently expanded its industrial design capability, bringing specialist sector knowledge into a larger multidisciplinary organisation. This provides access to experienced professionals across different design disciplines and an established network of national clients.

The Brisbane studio forms part of the practice's continued investment in Queensland, providing a base for further growth in the industrial sector.

For a confidential conversation, call Shane O'Brien on 0406 639 008 or email shane.obrien@kappaexecutive.com.

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