Architecture Lead: Mission-Critical & High-Performance Labs

Arup; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

Arup seeks a distinguished architectural leader to drive market-facing initiatives for Science, Industry & Technology across Australia and New Zealand. You will build client relationships, secure major commissions, and guide design excellence in mission-critical environments.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and contribute to industry thought leadership while upholding Arup’s Total Design principles and sustainable, human-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect status with the Architects Registration Board of NSW and/or Victoria; recognised bachelor’s and master’s qualifications in architecture.
• 25+ years of professional experience across architectural design, project delivery, business development and commercial management.
• Established client networks across Australia and New Zealand with strong work-winning capability.
• Proven expertise delivering complex projects in transport, science and industry, sport, and large-scale urban or master planning environments.
• Strong strategic, commercial and communication skills with the ability to influence clients and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead market-facing architectural initiatives across Science, Industry & Technology.
• Develop and sustain a robust project pipeline by identifying opportunities and securing major commissions across Australia and New Zealand.
• Provide subject matter insight into mission-critical environments focusing on uptime, resilience, and performance.
• Deliver design leadership on complex, high-performance projects with a focus on sustainability and technical excellence.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions aligned with One Arup and Total Design principles.
• Mentor and grow high-performing teams and contribute to industry forums and thought leadership.

Skills

Client leadership

Business development

Strategic leadership

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor/Master Architecture

Registered Architect status

Job description

Arup seeks a distinguished architectural leader to drive market-facing initiatives for Science, Industry & Technology across Australia and New Zealand. You will build client relationships, secure major commissions, and guide design excellence in mission-critical environments.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and contribute to industry thought leadership while upholding Arup’s Total Design principles and sustainable, human-centered outcomes.