Associate / Senior Associate (Multi-Res)

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Landmark projects

Career progression

Client exposure

Mentoring high-performers

Job summary

Core Talent in Sydney is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to lead design through delivery on multi-residential projects. You will operate in a genuine leadership role within a growing practice, managing design teams and client relationships.

Working with the leadership team, you will guide project budgets, schedules and business development, mentor junior architects and contribute to strategic growth of the studio.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in architecture.
• Registered Architect in Australia.
• Proven leadership across design, delivery and client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through design, documentation and delivery.
• Manage and develop client and consultant relationships.
• Provide leadership to project teams and mentoring.
• Oversee budgets, fees and delivery programmes.
• Contribute to business development and securing new work.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Design leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Budget awareness

Business development

Team leadership

Education

Registered Architect in Australia

Job description

ASSOCIATE / SENIOR ASSOCIATE (MULTI-RES) – SYDNEY

• Step into a genuine leadership role with a growing practice.
• Lead high-profile projects from design through to delivery.
• Shape business growth through clients, new work and strategy.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Join a reputable and growing architectural practice with an established track record of delivering high-quality projects across the Australian market. With continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, the practice is looking for a senior architect to play a key role in its ongoing success.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative environment where design quality, strong client relationships and commercial performance are equally valued.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will take a senior leadership role across project delivery, design, client management and business development.

Working closely with the wider leadership team, you will lead project teams through the full project lifecycle while contributing to the strategic growth of the practice. This role would suit an experienced Registered Architect who is confident working with clients, leading teams and identifying opportunities for new work.

DUTIES

• Lead projects through design, documentation and delivery stages
• Manage and develop strong client and consultant relationships
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams
• Oversee project budgets, fees, programmes and delivery
• Lead design presentations and client meetings
• Contribute to business development and securing new projects
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level architects
• Contribute to strategic planning and wider practice initiatives
• Support the continued growth and development of the studio

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years' experience within the architecture industry
• Registered Architect in Australia
• Proven experience leading projects from design through to delivery
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring project teams
• Strong understanding of project budgets, fees and commercial deliveryExcellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong design capability with a portfolio of successfully delivered projects
• Experience contributing to business development and winning new work
• Commercially minded, proactive and confident approach

CULTURE

The practice offers an ambitious environment where senior team members have genuine influence over the direction and growth of the business.

You will be given the opportunity to take ownership, develop client relationships and contribute beyond individual projects, with a leadership team that values initiative, design quality and long-term professional development.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work on landmark and high-profile projects
• Clear pathway for continued career progression
• Exposure to clients, business development and strategic initiatives
• Opportunity to mentor and develop a high-performing team