Associate Architect - Complex industrial projects

Bespoke Careers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development pathway

Studio leadership opportunities

Job summary

Bespoke Careers is seeking a Registered Architect at senior level to join a respected, multidisciplinary practice with a strong portfolio across demanding projects in industrial, data centre, healthcare, sports and aged care sectors. You will take ownership from concept through to delivery, contributing to high-profile work and studio leadership.

The role offers design leadership, project delivery and commercial management within a collaborative Melbourne studio, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with substantial experience delivering projects across all stages.
• Experience leading projects, including programme management and financial oversight.
• Experience with complex industrial facilities or data centre projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from briefing and concept design through to documentation and delivery.
• Manage programmes, budgets, resourcing and financial performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and national colleagues on complex projects.
• Build strong client relationships and coordinate consultants.
• Contribute to studio operations and potential studio leadership growth.

Skills

Registered Architect

Project leadership

Programme management

Financial oversight

Consultant coordination

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Architect to join a respected, multidisciplinary design practice with a strong portfolio across complex and technically demanding projects. Working across a national network, you will take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery, contributing to high-profile work across industrial, data centre, healthcare, sports and aged care sectors. This role offers the opportunity to combine design leadership, project delivery and commercial management within a collaborative studio environment. For an experienced Senior Project Architect or Associate ready to take the next step, there is genuine scope to influence studio operations and develop into a broader leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Lead projects from briefing and concept design through to documentation, coordination and construction delivery.

Manage project programmes, budgets, resourcing and financial performance, ensuring successful commercial and design outcomes.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and national colleagues to deliver complex projects, particularly within the industrial and data centre sectors.

Build strong client relationships, lead consultant coordination and maintain clear communication across all project stakeholders.

Contribute to studio operations, team development and business planning, with the opportunity to grow into a studio leadership role.

Skills & Experience

Registered Architect with substantial experience delivering projects across all stages of the architectural process.

Demonstrated expertise in project leadership, including programme management, financial oversight and consultant coordination.

Experience with complex industrial facilities or data centre projects is highly regarded, alongside exposure to other large-scale sectors.

Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to guide teams and build lasting client relationships.

Commercially astute and proactive, with the ambition to contribute to studio growth and take on increased leadership responsibility.

Benefits & Culture

Join an established, multidisciplinary practice with a diverse portfolio of complex and engaging projects.

Collaborate with a national team, gaining exposure to projects and expertise across multiple sectors and locations.

Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support a balanced and sustainable approach to work.

Take ownership of high-profile projects while having a meaningful influence on design quality, project outcomes and team performance.

Access a genuine career development pathway, with the opportunity to expand your responsibilities and progress into studio leadership.

REFERENCE JH 74490

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