Architecture Studio Leader

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Architecture discipline in Christchurch, setting direction and performance goals.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a local team of architectural professionals and consultancy resources.
• Drive business development by managing client relationships and identifying strategically important opportunities.
• Achieve Annual Contribution Margin targets through effective revenue securing, utilization management, and cost control.
• Oversee technical quality, providing guidance on complex design, problem-solving, and adherence to industry standards.
• Manage project risk, contract compliance, and commercial rigour across the studio's portfolio.
• Execute workforce planning to ensure team capacity and skill sets align with the project pipeline.

Requirements

• BArch or equivalent tertiary qualification in Architecture.
• Registered Architect in New Zealand or equivalent registration with a recognized overseas body.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional architectural experience.
• Proven experience leading consultancy resources and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong strategic leadership skills with a track record in managing a commercially successful business.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning and resource management.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors, and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity, viewing the world through a Future Ready® lens to make a positive impact on every project and community we serve.