Architecture Studio Director

Join to apply for the Architecture Studio Director role at WSP in New Zealand. What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future‑prove our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2000+ expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve. Architecture Studio Leader – Auckland and Christchurch Fantastic opportunities for commercially and technically focused Architecture Studio Leaders to join our Architecture business in both Auckland and Christchurch locations. You will provide strategic leadership as part of our governance team, setting the overall direction and performance of the Architecture discipline and its contribution to the NZ Property & Buildings business and WSP as a whole. Responsibilities Provide leadership that drives change, fosters best‑practice design, technical and commercial delivery, and facilitates continuous improvement. Attract, retain, develop, motivate and lead consultancy resources capable of achieving client needs and WSP strategies. Act as an inspirational leader, positive role model, and guide motivated teams with enthusiasm and a compelling vision. Lead client relationship management, maintaining and strengthening existing relationships and building new relationships with key stakeholders. Achieve Annual Contribution Margin target by maintaining strong client and interdisciplinary relationships, ensuring strong project delivery, securing revenue, managing utilisation and indirect costs. Ensure project direction, project management and technical roles are assigned to appropriately skilled and qualified individuals, with resources to deliver and absolute clarity of accountability. Apply sound commercial and technical rigor in securing and delivering projects. Ensure technical quality of outputs, provide guidance on complex design, keep knowledge current on standards and practices, support team training and development; oversee pricing, risk management, contract compliance, budget control, invoicing and seek additional client value. Drive early identification of strategically important opportunities. Collaborate with Sectors to appropriately position major projects. Prioritise opportunities that provide optimum returns. Manage overall portfolio of risk across the business operations, ensuring appropriate risk management is applied to high‑risk projects. Qualifications BArch or equivalent tertiary qualification in Architecture. Registered Architect in New Zealand, or equivalent registration with a recognised overseas body. Minimum of 15 years’ professional architectural experience. Proven leadership experience of consultancy resources and teams. Experience in workforce planning to align skills, capability and capacity with pipeline needs. Demonstrable strategic leadership skills with a successful commercial track record. Additional Information Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Design, Engineering, and Management Industries: Architecture and Planning and Engineering Services We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WSP in New Zealand by 2x. Get notified about new Studio Director jobs in Auckland, New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr