Principal Landscape Architect - Lead Sydney Studio Growth

Arcadia Landscape Architecture; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Lunch and Snacks

Annual Industry Membership

Wellness Program

Skin Checks

Professional Development

Studio Events & Networking

Flexible & Hybrid Working

End-of-year Conference

Job summary

Arcadia Landscape Architecture, a leading Australian practice with studios across the region, seeks a Principal to drive growth of the Sydney studio. You will lead high-impact projects from concept to delivery, mentor a talented team, and cultivate strong client relationships to expand the firm's profile.

In this role you will combine design excellence with commercial strategy and people leadership to shape how public spaces are experienced at scale, while guiding growth and capability-building

Qualifications

• 15+ years of landscape architecture experience with major projects
• 5+ years in senior leadership and commercial roles (business development, P&L)
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or equivalent
• Strong design, construction, and documentation skills
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication, client-facing abilities
• Track record in client development and scaling high-performing teams
• Commitment to sustainability and community-focused design

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of projects from concept to delivery, ensuring schedule and budget adherence
• Direct design development, site inspections, documentation, and specifications
• Lead new business opportunities and submissions to grow project pipeline
• Grow and train staff in the Sydney studio, providing mentorship and feedback
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships to raise the company profile
• Oversee office systems, invoicing and resourcing to ensure efficient project delivery

Skills

Leadership experience

Business development

Team mentorship

Design and construction skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Sustainability / First Nations

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Job description

Arcadia Landscape Architecture, a leading Australian practice with studios across the region, seeks a Principal to drive growth of the Sydney studio. You will lead high-impact projects from concept to delivery, mentor a talented team, and cultivate strong client relationships to expand the firm's profile.

In this role you will combine design excellence with commercial strategy and people leadership to shape how public spaces are experienced at scale, while guiding growth and capability-building