Principal

Aedas is one of the world's leading architecture design practices with a core mission to create inspiring designs that enhance the built environment and enrich lives - today and for future generations. Aedas leverages on its global network of expertise and deep understanding of local culture to deliver design solutions tailored to the nuances and needs of the communities we design for. We take a holistic design approach to sustainability with the goal of maximising benefits to the natural environment and communities, thereby building a better environment in which to work, live, play, and learn.

Aedas operates from 3 principal Design Centres in Asia, Europe and the Middle East with a global network of 13 offices and over 1,000 staff spanning 4 continents.

With a commitment to design excellence, we offer expertise in Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning and Urban Design, across a broad range of sectors including Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use, Education, Hospitality (including Integrated Resorts), Retail, Transportation, Aviation, Civic & Cultural, and Sports & Leisure.

Job Summary:

Leads a portfolio of projects with full responsibility for design, technical delivery, and financial outcomes. Drives business development and builds lasting client relationships. Plays a key role in team development and advancing the firm's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of key projects across the office.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, resourcing, invoicing, and collections.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and authorities.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities to support firm growth.
• Drive team performance through mentoring, coaching and developing skills and knowledge.
• Drive continuous improvements to office-wide design and technical standards.
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives that support business strategy and long-term goals.

Key Competencies:

• Proven leadership in managing complex projects and client portfolios.
• Strong commercial and operational awareness.
• Highly competent design and technical thinking and delivery.
• Skilled in strategic thinking and business development.
• Skilled in building high-performing teams and nurturing talent.
• Able to influence and elevate practice wide standards in design and delivery.