Senior Architect - 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.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Architect to join a collaborative studio structure within this in-house team, working across multiple projects and departments rather than being siloed into a single task type. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants genuine end-to-end involvement in projects, working alongside construction teams to see designs through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage architectural design on commercial and retail projects from concept through to construction delivery
• Work collaboratively across departments and directly alongside the construction team
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate team members
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and represent design standards internally
• Use BIM360, cloud-based tools, and emerging AI workflows as part of day-to-day delivery

About You

• Strong commercial project experience, with the ability to speak to your role and involvement across a project's lifecycle
• Revit experience preferred
• Excellent communication and articulation skills, you're comfortable presenting ideas clearly internally and to stakeholders
• Motivated, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Open to candidates from outside a retail/commercial background who bring strong transferable experience

What's on Offer

Full visibility and involvement across the entire project lifecycle, through to construction
A collaborative, non-siloed team structure
Access to leading tech tools (BIM360, cloud laser scanners, AI integration)

To Apply
Apply through the advert, or if you would like further information, contact me confidentially on [email protected]