Intermediate Architectural Designer - (Client Side)

About my client

My client is one of New Zealand's largest privately owned retail property development and management companies, with a portfolio spanning major town centres across Auckland and Tauranga. They run an internalized in-house Design & Architecture division, giving the team full visibility across the project lifecycle, from concept through to construction, working hands-on with tools like BIM360, cloud laser scanning, and AI-integrated workflows, and collaborating directly with the construction team rather than working in isolated silos.

About the Role

A core delivery role within a rotating, collaborative studio structure. You'll either lead a small project end to end, or run design packages and support senior architects across larger concurrent projects, coordinating consultants and owning your work through to delivery. Genuine end-to-end involvement, working alongside construction teams to see designs through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a small project end to end, or own developed design and consent documentation on larger projects
• Coordinate consultants and manage code compliance across your scope
• Work independently within defined scope, escalating risk where needed (with senior oversight when leading a project)
• Collaborate across departments and directly alongside the construction team
• Use BIM360, cloud-based tools, and emerging AI workflows as part of day-to-day delivery

About You

• 5–8 years' experience, having led a small project end to end or owned a project stage and consultant coordination on larger work
• NZRAB registration typically achieved at this level - preferred but not essential; registered title recognized where held
• Revit experience preferred
• Strong communication and articulation skills
• Comfortable working independently within scope, and confident escalating when needed

What's on Offer

• Salary range $85,000–$120,000, dependent on experience
• Full visibility across the entire project lifecycle, through to construction
• Collaborative, non-siloed team structure
• Access to leading tech tools (BIM360, cloud laser scanners, AI integration)

To Apply

Contact Sam Lovli at Grada Recruitment - [email protected]