Architecture Lead for Science, Industry & Technology

About the role

Arup is expanding its architecture leadership in Australia and New Zealand to design high‑performance Science, Industry and Technology environments, including laboratories, cleanrooms, advanced manufacturing facilities and data centres.

Key responsibilities

• Lead market‑facing architectural initiatives, building strong client relationships across Australia, New Zealand and the broader APAC region.
• Identify opportunities, lead pursuits and secure major commissions, maintaining a robust project pipeline.
• Provide subject‑matter insight into mission‑critical and high‑availability environments, ensuring designs meet uptime, resilience and operational performance requirements.
• Deliver design leadership on complex, high‑performance projects, ensuring architectural quality, sustainability and technical performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions aligned with One Arup and Total Design principles.
• Mentor and develop high‑performing teams through inclusive leadership and capability development.

Required profile

• Registered Architect with the Architects Registration Board of NSW and/or Victoria.
• Recognised bachelor’s and master’s qualifications in architecture.
• More than 25 years of professional experience in architectural design, project delivery, business development and commercial management.
• Established client networks across Australia and New Zealand with strong work‑winning capability.
• Proven expertise delivering complex projects in transport, science, industry, sport and large‑scale urban or master‑planning environments.
• Strong strategic, commercial and communication skills with the ability to influence clients and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Expertise in designing mission‑critical facilities, laboratories, manufacturing and research campuses.
• Knowledge of sustainability, human‑centred design and high‑performance building standards.

What we offer

• Competitive, fair and equitable pay with profit‑share participation.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture.