Heritage Lead

  • 20/10/26
  • Architecture & Design
  • Sydney
  • Permanent / Full Time
About the company

An exciting opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary architecture and design consultancy with a specialist Heritage Practice and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects.

With a collaborative team of architects, designers and heritage specialists, the business offers an opportunity to work on interesting and complex projects while contributing to the ongoing growth of its heritage division.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Heritage Consultant or Heritage Director looking to step into a senior leadership position, with genuine influence over business strategy, team development and future growth.

Benefits include:
  • Highly competitive and negotiable salary package.
  • Work / life flexibility and additional study leave
  • Executive leadership position with genuine decision-making authority.
  • Opportunity to lead and grow an established Heritage Practice.
About the role:

As the Heritage Lead, you will take ownership of an established Heritage Practice, leading a specialist team while driving business growth, technical excellence and successful project delivery.

Working closely with senior management, you will have the autonomy to shape the direction of the practice, develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Lead, mentor and develop a team of heritage professionals.
  • Oversee heritage assessments, conservation advice and complex heritage projects.
  • Provide expert advice on heritage legislation, planning requirements and conservation outcomes.
  • Develop and implement strategies to grow the Heritage Practice.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, authorities and industry stakeholders.
  • Oversee project delivery, financial performance, resources and profitability.
  • Collaborate with architects and design teams on multidisciplinary projects.
  • Contribute to executive leadership, business planning and strategic decisions.
Requirements for this role
  • Approximately 15+ years' experience in Heritage Consulting, including senior leadership or practice management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian architectural heritage, conservation principles and historic building fabric.
  • Extensive understanding of NSW and Australian heritage legislation, planning frameworks and statutory requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex heritage projects and providing strategic advice to clients.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop professional teams.
  • Strong client relationships and business development capabilities.
  • Experience managing project budgets, resources, financial performance and commercial outcomes.
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