Lead Project Architect - End-to-End, High-Density & Mixed-Use

Recruit Collective; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated car space in Surfers Parade

Job summary

Recruit Collective is seeking an experienced Registered Architect to lead full end-to-end project delivery in a design-led studio based in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. You will drive briefing, concept, documentation and construction, coordinating teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will mentor junior architects, manage scope, budget and programmes, and ensure compliance with NCC standards while maintaining design excellence across high-density, residential and mixed-use schemes.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect in Australia with local project experience
• Strong experience delivering complex residential or mixed-use projects
• Ability to lead projects independently and handle multiple priorities
• Highly detail-oriented with strong coordination skills
• Solid understanding of construction methodology, detailing, and coordination
• Experience with precast / modular systems is highly regarded
• Advanced Revit skills and proficiency with Adobe Suite
• Strong communication: pragmatic, clear and solutions-focused

Responsibilities

• Lead full end to end project lifecycle delivery including briefing, concept, documentation, and construction
• Manage scope, budget, programme, and resourcing
• Lead design direction aligned with client vision, budget, and constraints
• Oversee high-quality documentation (DA, BA, IFC)
• Coordinate teams and consultants to deliver clear outcomes
• Ensure compliance with NCC, standards and regulations
• Maintain project quality, clarity, and efficiency
• Mentor and support junior architects and graduates
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment
• Manage tendering, procurement, and contractor selection
• Administer contracts and construction phase services
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, variations, and claims
• Help shape the culture, standards, and future direction of the practice

Skills

Revit

Adobe Suite

Tools

Revit

Adobe Suite

Job description

Recruit Collective is seeking an experienced Registered Architect to lead full end-to-end project delivery in a design-led studio based in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. You will drive briefing, concept, documentation and construction, coordinating teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will mentor junior architects, manage scope, budget and programmes, and ensure compliance with NCC standards while maintaining design excellence across high-density, residential and mixed-use schemes.