Company

An established, New Zealand multidisciplinary consultancy with a long standing presence in the built environment. The business brings together expertise across architecture, engineering, planning, infrastructure, environmental services, land development and project management, allowing it to provide integrated solutions across a wide range of projects.

With a strong technical foundation and a collaborative approach, the business works across a diverse portfolio spanning residential, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, community and public-sector projects.

With continued growth across the business, they are looking to appoint an experienced Associate Principal and above to play a key role in project leadership, client relationships, business development and the continued growth of the practice.

Role
Project leadership

Lead significant and potentially complex architectural projects from concept through to delivery.
Take responsibility for design quality, programme, documentation and client outcomes.
Provide senior-level oversight of project teams and review key deliverables.
Help resolve technical, design and coordination issues.

Client management

Develop long term client relationships and understand their commercial objectives.
Attend client meetings, presentations and project reviews.
Help turn existing relationships into repeat business.

Business development

Identify potential new opportunities.
Maintain relationships with developers, property owners, contractors and other industry contacts.
Assist with fee proposals, tenders and presentations.
Help win new projects.

Team leadership & mentoring

Mentoring staff.
Review design and documentation.
Help with resourcing and project allocation.
Provide studio leadership

Requirements

15+ years' experience within the architectural industry, with significant project leadership experience.
New Zealand Registered Architect or clear eligibility for registration.
Proven experience leading complex architectural projects from concept through to completion.
Strong design capability and sound technical knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Experience contributing to business development and winning new work.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
Strong understanding of the New Zealand construction, consenting and regulatory environment.
Commercially astute with an understanding of project profitability, resourcing and practice performance.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Senior leadership position within an established architectural practice
Opportunity to influence the future direction and growth of the business
High quality and diverse project portfolio
Collaborative and design focused team environment
Strong career progression and professional development opportunities

Contact
Should you meet the above criteria and be interested in a confidential conversation, contact Casey Donnithorne at Redpath Partners: casey@redpathpartners.com or call 027 326 3458 .