Project Lead

Grada Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious architectural studio in Auckland as a Project Lead, where you'll oversee standout projects from conception to completion in a supportive design environment. This role offers mentorship, competitive salary, and flexible working with a focus on quality design across diverse projects.

Benefits

Career-defining project exposure

Mentorship from studio principals

Flexible working

Upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ NZ experience in residential and/or commercial architecture.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience managing projects from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of bespoke residential and commercial projects.
• Guide project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Drive design innovation in a supportive studio.

Skills

Leadership

Design Innovation

Mentoring

Education

Registered Architect

Senior Graduate

Tools

Revit

Job description

Grada Recruitment has partnered with one of Auckland’s most respected and design-led architectural studios, known for their award-winning portfolio and strong design culture. With a number of exciting projects reactivating and new work coming into the studio, they're ready to grow their team with a talented and driven Project Lead.

This is a rare chance to take ownership of standout projects from concept to completion. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio, including high-end residential homes, boutique commercial spaces, and medium-density developments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design and delivery of bespoke residential and commercial projects
• Guide project teams and mentor junior staff
• Work directly with clients and consultants
• Drive design innovation in a supportive, design-focused studio
• Play a key role in shaping the built environment across Auckland

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ NZ experience in practice (residential and/or commercial)
• Proficiency in Revit
• Experience running projects on site, ideally from early concept to delivery
• Strong understanding of NZ Building Code, NZS3604, and planning processes
• Exposure to medium-density, mixed-use, or industrial projects is a plus
• Either a Registered Architect or Senior Graduate, ready to step up

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $90,000–$110,000
• Career-defining project exposure
• Mentorship from studio principals
• Flexible working, upskilling opportunities
• A tight-knit team with a passion for quality design

This is a studio where design integrity is everything—and where your creativity and leadership can truly thrive.

Flick me an email at [e-mail], call 021 471 515 or apply in confidence and I’ll be in touch.