GHD Design Practice Leader

Join to apply for the GHD Design Practice Leader role at GHD Lead GHD Design as our Design Practice Leader — grow our client and external profile, steer our design strategy, strengthen market partnerships, and bring the presence and energy to elevate our capability across Australia. This role can be based in any of our GHD Design Metro studios. GHD Design is thriving and evolving — and we’re looking for a Design Practice Leader who can amplify what’s working, unlock new opportunities, and bring a fresh wave of market energy into a strong, well-established studio. This isn’t about fixing problems; it’s about accelerating growth, sharpening identity, and expanding influence. You’ll be a leader in a multidisciplinary team of 300+ architects, interior designers, landscape architects and urban designers, connected to the global GHD network of 12,000 engineers, planners and sustainability experts. It’s a platform with reach, credibility and momentum — now ready for a leader with the market connectivity and presence to take it further. Your impact will centre on growth and relationships: strengthening our national design profile, building deep partnerships, opening new market pathways, and positioning our studios for the next decade of opportunity. You’ll unite teams around a clear design ambition, nurture talent, elevate storytelling, and leverage GHD’s integrated capability to win the projects that genuinely shape cities and communities. This role suits a leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys navigating large organisations, and sees scale as an advantage — not a barrier. Someone who can bring energy, clarity and market confidence to a practice that’s already performing well and hungry for more. About The Role This high-profile position places you at the forefront of our Property and Buildings (P&B) market, where you will be the external face of GHD Design. Reporting to the Australian Market Leader for Property and Buildings , you will champion strategic growth that aligns with GHD’s global and APAC vision while leveraging the unique strengths of our local markets and leading a talented team of design leaders, business group heads, and senior professionals. Key Responsibilities Spearhead business development and client engagement across the P&B sector including identifying major project opportunities and the conversion of key pursuits. Build and nurture a powerful network of internal experts and strategic external partners. Drive collaboration with the P&B teams across the APAC Region, building strong bonds with respective Market Leaders. Ensure GHD remains a market and technical leader in the design of the built environment. Key Qualifications A proven track record in agile leadership and business growth. Deep industry relationships and a passion for design excellence. Extensive consulting and work-winning experience in the built environment. Requirements Registered Architect. Recognised nationally and/or internationally as a professional leader providing distinctive competence in large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects. Market facing and with an established network with engagement of clients across a range of sub-sectors. Collaborative and adaptable, empowering high performance teams. If you want to guide a global design practice to its next level of growth and impact, GHD Design offers the platform, the people and the ambition to match yours. Please apply now Applications will close on 8th December 2025. For further information, contact Ben Jenkins, APAC Strategic Sourcing Lead GHD is an equal opportunity employer and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office. We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Business Development and Consulting Industries Architecture and Planning #J-18808-Ljbffr