Project Leader | Package Leader | Sydney
Mega Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded national architectural practice based in Sydney, known for delivering high-quality projects across Australia.
They are seeking an experienced Project Leader | Package Leader with 8+ years of architectural experience to take ownership of projects/packages, and work closely with senior leadership across design, documentation and delivery.
This is a role for someone who enjoys being responsible for the outcome.
You'll be leading project teams, coordinating consultants, managing deadlines and helping drive projects from the early stages through to construction.
You will be trusted to make decisions, resolve issues as they arise and keep both the team and project moving in the right direction.
In this role, you will work across complex architectural projects and take responsibility for the delivery of your projects.
Your role will include:
Leading projects and packages through documentation and construction
Allocating tasks and coordinating team workloads
Working closely with senior leadership on project strategy and delivery
Coordinating consultants and external stakeholders
Managing project programmes, deadlines and deliverables
Reviewing architectural documentation and technical quality
Identifying project risks and resolving issues early
Managing client communication and project expectations
Supporting junior and mid-level team members
Taking ownership of project outcomes
This is an prospect to step into a role where you can genuinely lead rather than simply contribute to one part of the project.




We're looking for someone with a minimum of 8+ years of architectural experience who has developed project leadership and delivery capability.
You may already hold the title of Project Leader, Package Leader, or Senior Architect, or you may be operating at this level without the formal recognition.
You will ideally bring:
8+ years of architectural experience
Strong current Australian architectural experience
Proven experience leading projects and teams
Experience working across multiple phases of project delivery
Strong design development and documentation knowledge
Solid technical and construction understanding
Experience coordinating consultants and multidisciplinary teams
Confidence managing project programmes and deadlines
Experience working directly with clients and stakeholders
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
The ability to mentor and support less experienced staff
Strong communication and organisational skills
Revit capability will be highly regarded, particularly for someone who can review work, understand the model and support the team technically when required.
This role will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of a project and being the person the team can rely on.
You'll be comfortable managing multiple moving parts, making decisions, solving problems and communicating clearly with both your internal team and external stakeholders.
You may be looking for more autonomy in your current role,



or you may be ready to move into a practice where your project leadership capability is recognised and supported.
The ideal person will be technically strong, commercially aware and confident managing people, but will also understand that successful project leadership comes from communication, collaboration and knowing when to elevate an issue.
You'll be joining an established national architectural practice with a strong presence across Australia.
The business offers the scale and project opportunities of a larger practice while maintaining a collaborative studio environment where people are encouraged to take ownership and develop their careers.
You'll work closely with experienced senior leaders and have the opportunity to contribute across significant projects while continuing to build towards future progression.
Company Benefits
Join a respected national architectural practice
Work across significant and complex Australian projects
Take genuine ownership of project delivery
Lead and mentor architectural project teams
Strong support from Associates and Directors
Collaborative and professional studio culture
Career development and progression opportunities
Exposure to a broad range of clients and project stakeholders
Competitive salary package based on experience
Due to the level of local project knowledge and leadership experience required for this role, overseas applications will not be considered.
If you're an experienced Project Leader, Package Leader or Senior Architect who enjoys running projects, leading teams and taking responsibility for successful project outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Project Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Mega Recruitment
📍 Sydney