Mega Recruitment is partnering with a well-established international architecture and design practice to find an experienced Associate Architect for its Sydney studio.

This is a recognised global brand with a strong reputation for delivering large, complex and highly technical projects across Australia and internationally. The practice works across the commercial, residential and technology sectors, with a genuine focus on innovation, digital delivery and smarter ways of working.

The Sydney studio has a strong pipeline of work, a collaborative leadership team and a down-to-earth culture. Senior leaders remain close to the projects, teams are well supported and there is genuine room to build a long-term career within the business.

The practice also offers flexible working hours, two days working from home, bonus structures and a transparent pathway into broader studio leadership.

The Role

You’ll take the lead across complex projects, helping drive design, delivery, coordination and team performance from concept through to construction.

The studio is looking for someone who can:

- Lead major projects and keep the team moving
- Manage clients, consultants and key stakeholders
- Run programmes, fees, scope and project resourcing
- Review design and documentation packages
- Work through technical, delivery and coordination issues




- Mentor architects and emerging project leaders
- Keep projects commercially and creatively on track
- Contribute to the wider direction of the studio

What You’ll Bring

You’ll need:

- Around 15-20+ years of architectural experience
- Current experience leading major projects
- Strong local Australian project experience
- Experience working within the Sydney market
- A solid understanding of design, documentation and construction
- Strong client-facing and team leadership skills
- Commercial awareness and confidence managing project fees
- Full Australian working rights

Experience across complex commercial, residential or technology-led projects will be highly regarded.

Australian architectural registration would also be advantageous.

The practice offers:

- Two days working from home
- Flexible working hours
- Bonus structures
- A clear pathway into senior studio leadership
- Access to global resources and leading design technology
- Major, complex projects with plenty of moving parts
- A collaborative and down-to-earth studio environment
- Strong support from experienced design and technical leaders

This role would suit an established Associate looking for a stronger project pipeline, or a Senior Project Leader ready to step into a broader leadership position.

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📌 Associate | Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 Mega Recruitment
📍 New South Wales