Recruitment: Senior Architect

HTA Design is an award winning interdisciplinary design partnership of specialist teams working collaboratively in Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Communications Design, Sustainability, and Planning.

We’re seeking a design-led Senior Architect with strong technical expertise to lead the day-to-day delivery of medium to large-scale residential and mixed-use projects. The role will focus predominantly on international housing projects initially in Sydney and potentially Brisbane with scope to expand to other Australian regions and locations. You will work closely with a Project Leader and coordinate regularly with HTA’s Sydney studio, clients and collaborators in very different time zones, so a flexible approach to working hours is essential. Over the longer term the role may include occasional international travel (e.g., Australia project visits; manufacturing plants in China, Malaysia or South Korea), though not initially.

What you will do:

• Lead and run projects across RIBA stages, managing teams day-to-day (job running) and coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and client liaison.
• Plan and manage programme, resources, risks, budgets and change control; oversee fees and financial performance.
• Champion BIM/Revit excellence, technical quality and documentation standards (including specifications).
• Drive high-quality design and buildable technical solutions; support compliance in UK and international contexts with local partners.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering inclusive, collaborative and hybrid/remote ways of working.
• Confidently present to clients and larger stakeholder groups; contribute to bids, fee proposals and winning work.
• Coordinate across time zones with regular meetings involving HTA Sydney and international clients; adjust working hours when required.
• Support occasional international travel longer term (not anticipated initially).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Illustrator, InDesign, Lumion, Affinity, and Microsoft Office applications.

The successful candidate will have/be:

• ARB registered; typically 5–10+ years post-Part 3 on UK residential/mixed-use projects across RIBA stages. International experience (especially Australia) is an advantage.
• Excellent design capability with strong technical knowledge and detailing; deep understanding of UK & Australia regulations/standards and typical delivery routes.
• Strong Revit and BIM coordination and documentation skills; proficient in SketchUp, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite/Affinity; familiarity with ISO 19650 desirable.
• Experience of MMC is advantageous; exposure to volumetric modular is a plus (not essential). Passion for housing and interest in innovative forms of construction is a considerable benefit.
• A proven track record delivering complex projects and leading teams; strong resource planning and financial management.
• Client-focused and calm under pressure; strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills; able to create and deliver compelling presentations to clients and large stakeholder groups.
• Comfortable coordinating across time zones and flexing working hours; inclusive leadership and mentoring experience.

Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification for further details of the role requirements.

If you have what we are looking for and want a role with excellent career development opportunities and a supportive environment, then why not apply?

Closing date for applications: Friday 6^th February 2026

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

To apply, please click ‘Apply for this job‘ above:

1. Answer all pre-application questions accurately
2. Upload a brief letter of introduction
3. Upload your CV and a selection of most relevant work samples (formatted as one single PDF file)