{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dcd01b9ccd63f8bdeec0d84e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dcd01b9ccd63f8bdeec0d84e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dcd01b9ccd63f8bdeec0d84e","title":"Project Architect","description":"Relocate to Australia: Associate Director - Project Architect (NSQEP)\r\nFull-time\r\nState/Province: South Australia\r\nBusiness Group: DCS\r\nLegal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd\r\nBusiness Line: B&P - Buildings & Places\r\nWork Location Model: Hybrid\r\nOperating Group: International\r\nPrimary Location: AU - Adelaide, SA\r\nAs an Associate Director – Project Architect you will lead the design and delivery of complex facilities within highly regulated environments including defence, research and nuclear infrastructure. You will provide architectural leadership across multidisciplinary teams, guiding coordinated design outcomes from concept through to delivery while maintaining strong alignment with safety and operational requirements. The role requires a balance of strong design capability, technical leadership and stakeholder engagement with responsibility for shaping project direction, managing interfaces and ensuring design integrity is maintained throughout all stages of delivery.\r\nHow you'll make a difference\r\nLead the architectural design and delivery of complex defence, research, and nuclear infrastructure projects within highly regulated environments\r\nAct as Project Architect, maintaining design intent and ensuring coordinated, high-quality outcomes across all project stages\r\nLead multidisciplinary design coordination, integrating architectural, structural, services, and specialist systems into cohesive solutions\r\nTranslate nuclear safety case and regulatory requirements into robust architectural design responses in collaboration with subject matter experts\r\nOversee design development, technical documentation, and compliance with relevant standards including Defence, NCC, IAEA, and applicable nuclear frameworks\r\nLead client and stakeholder engagement, building trusted relationships and ensuring alignment across project objectives and expectations\r\nProvide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to project teams while driving continuous improvement and delivery excellence\r\nThe qualities that help you thrive\r\nAccredited degree in Architecture with registration as an Architect in Australia (or eligibility for registration)\r\n10–15+ years' experience in architecture, including leadership roles on complex, safety-critical projects\r\nProven experience acting as Project Architect and/or Principal Consultant on medium to large-scale projects\r\nDemonstrated experience in highly regulated environments such as defence, laboratories, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or nuclear-related facilities\r\nStrong understanding of Defence design standards, government delivery frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements\r\nExperience working with safety-in-design principles, human factors, and complex systems integration in high-hazard environments\r\nAustralian Citizenship (or eligibility for AUKUS clearance) is required; NSQEP recognition and/or postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded\r\nWhy you'll love working with us\r\nFlexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full-time, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options\r\nPurchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year\r\nFlex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better\r\nContinuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities\r\nWe welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. 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