At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead your own projects from concept to completion in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a nationally recognised, design-led architectural practice with a strong project pipeline.
- Benefits: Enjoy real project ownership and a clear pathway to leadership.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture that values accountability and initiative.
- Why this job: Step into a true leadership role and make a meaningful impact on large-scale commercial projects.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Architect or close, with proven project leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Lead your own projects end-to-end across large-scale commercial work.
Step into a true leadership position with autonomy and influence.
Join a nationally recognised, design-led practice with a strong project pipeline.
If you’re at the point in your career where you’re already leading projects but not quite being given the recognition, autonomy, or scale you’re capable of, this is worth your attention.
Our client is a highly respected, design-led architectural practice with a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand. For nearly three decades, they’ve operated in that rare space between bold ideas and real-world delivery, shaping everything from major commercial developments to meaningful, human-centred environments.
Right now, they’re looking for an Associate Architect who can step in and take ownership.
The Opportunity
This is a genuine leadership role, ideal for someone ready to move beyond “senior” and into broader influence.
You’ll be trusted to:
- Lead projects from concept through to completion.
- Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee program, delivery, and design integrity.
- Coordinate internal teams and external consultants.
- Make key decisions around budget, documentation, and delivery outcomes.
What Sets This Apart
- Real project ownership – not just supporting someone else’s vision.
- Strong pipeline of work across large-scale commercial projects.
- Design + delivery balance – maintain design intent without compromising buildability.
- Established, collaborative team that values accountability and initiative.
- Clear pathway to leadership within a nationally recognised practice.
About You
You’re already operating at a senior level, but you’re ready for more.
- Are a Registered Architect (or very close).
- Have proven experience leading projects end-to-end.
- Are confident managing clients, consultants, and internal teams.
- Understand both design intent and technical delivery.
- Bring a calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure.
- Most importantly—you take ownership. You don’t wait to be told.
Associate Architect employer: UKnighted Recruitment
Join a dynamic studio that has been shaping communities across Australia for over a century, where your passion for meaningful architecture can flourish. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that truly make a difference in education, healthcare, and civic spaces. Here, your contributions are valued, and you can evolve your skills in a supportive environment that prioritises purposeful design and real-world impact.
