Senior Architect - Education & Health Projects Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Revit

Education sector experience

Health sector experience

Job summary

CGC Recruitment is seeking a Senior Architect to lead projects in education or health sectors from briefing through construction. You will balance design leadership with delivery, engaging clients, consultants and internal teams to achieve well-considered outcomes.

The role suits a confident leader who values collaboration, takes ownership, and can align creative ambition with practical delivery requirements. Experience in schools, tertiary campuses, or health facilities is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Recognised architecture qualification with registration through the relevant state Board of Architects.
• Extensive post-graduate experience including leadership of projects in education/health sectors.
• Proven ability to deliver projects from briefing to construction with strong client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Oversee several projects concurrently with clear priorities and delivery momentum.
• Guide design development, technical reviews, and construction delivery for quality outcomes.
• Develop lasting client partnerships from initial engagement to completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants and project stakeholders to maintain alignment.
• Monitor programmes and budgets to meet deadlines and financial targets.
• Collaborate with the Principal on planning, new business opportunities, and growth.
• Provide direction and support to project teams and foster accountability.
• Conduct regular performance check-ins and support professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Project delivery

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Architecture with registration

Tools

Revit

Job description

CGC Recruitment is seeking a Senior Architect to lead projects in education or health sectors from briefing through construction. You will balance design leadership with delivery, engaging clients, consultants and internal teams to achieve well-considered outcomes.

The role suits a confident leader who values collaboration, takes ownership, and can align creative ambition with practical delivery requirements. Experience in schools, tertiary campuses, or health facilities is highly valued.