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 clear 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 *****+ years of architectural experience
Current experience leading major projects
Solid 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
Robust 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