Senior Project Leader

Kappa Executive Search; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bonus opportunities

Employee reward programs

Job summary

Kappa Executive Search is recruiting a senior leader to head major data centre projects in Sydney. You will steer design development, documentation and construction, balancing programme, consultant input, technical quality and client expectations.

This full-time hybrid role offers exposure to international knowledge networks and a chance to mentor teams while elevating delivery standards in a high-demand infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead major data centre projects through design development, documentation and construction.
• Oversee programme, consultant input, technical quality and client expectations.
• Manage day-to-day running of projects and lead delivery with clear direction.

Job description

$150,000–$160,000 + Super
Full-time, Hybrid
Sydney CBD

This is an opportunity to lead major data centre projects within one of the fastest-growing areas of architecture, with responsibility across clients, teams and overall project performance.

You’ll oversee mission-critical projects through design development, documentation and construction, keeping programme, consultant input, technical quality and client expectations aligned. The sector is highly serviced and operationally demanding, so the role gives you exposure to complex decision-making that goes well beyond standard architectural delivery.

The position suits someone who is confident leading project teams, managing senior stakeholders and stepping in when technical or delivery issues need clear direction. You’ll work closely with design and technical leaders while taking ownership of the day-to-day running of projects.

You’ll also have access to a wider international knowledge base through a global Critical Facilities network, with exposure to evolving approaches around resilience, energy demand, modular delivery and high-performance infrastructure.

What makes this one worth considering:

• Lead major data centre projects with real decision-making responsibility


• Manage senior client relationships and multidisciplinary consultant teams


• Build specialist leadership experience in a sector with strong long-term demand


• Mentor project teams and influence delivery standards


• Extensive professional development and internal learning opportunities


• Flexible working, bonus opportunities and broader employee reward programs

About the company

This is one of the world’s largest architecture and design practices, with 58 offices internationally and an established Sydney studio delivering work across Australia, New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

The business works across architecture, interiors and strategy, supported by specialist teams in technically demanding sectors including data centres and critical facilities. Its scale gives senior staff access to global research, sector expertise and project knowledge while still working within a local studio environment.

The practice invests heavily in professional development, internal progression and knowledge sharing, making it a strong environment for someone looking to build a long-term leadership career in complex project delivery.