Senior Associate / Principal Architect - Education Projects
- Lead the design and delivery of major education projects from concept through to completion.
- Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted senior point of contact throughout projects.
- Provide design leadership across project teams, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Join a highly regarded national architecture practice delivering thoughtful, high-quality projects across Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced architect to step into a senior leadership position within an established Adelaide studio. The role will have a strong focus on education projects, with the opportunity to contribute to projects from early concept through to delivery. We’re looking for a confident Project Leader who enjoys working directly with clients and is passionate about shaping meaningful learning environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of major education projects from concept through to completion
- Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted senior point of contact throughout projects
- Provide design leadership across project teams, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to concept design, master planning and the strategic direction of education projects
- Support the continued growth and development of the studio, team and education portfolio
Skills & Experience
- 10+ years post-registration architectural experience, ideally at Associate, Senior Associate or Principal level
- Strong education experience with a genuine interest in the education sector
- Proven project leadership and client-facing experience across complex projects
- Strong design capabilities, with concept design and/or master planning experience highly regarded
- Confident communicator with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and drive projects forward
Benefits & Culture
- Join an established and highly regarded Australian architecture practice
- Work alongside experienced design professionals on significant education projects
- A senior leadership opportunity with genuine scope to influence projects and studio direction
- Collaborative studio environment with a strong focus on design quality and project outcomes
- Adelaide-based opportunity, with relocation support considered for the right candidate
Consultant
Charlotte Poulain
National Consultant - Architecture & Design
+61 (0)3 9663 1188
charlotte.p@bespokecareers.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-poulain-7b663312a/
Reference number: 74266
Profession:ArchitectureSenior Architect
Company: Bespoke Careers
Date posted: 20th Sep, 2026
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