Technical Principal

Principal – Technical Delivery

About Arcadia

Arcadia Landscape Architecture is an award-winning, design and purpose-driven landscape architecture and urban design practice located in Australia and New Zealand. With studios in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Auckland and Gold Coast, we are dedicated to shaping a future where our landscapes tell stories of innovation, sustainability, and cultural connection.

About the Opportunity

Arcadia is growing, and we are at a point where the right senior leaders will have a real opportunity to shape what comes next. We know that great Principal-level talent does not all look the same, some people thrive in technical delivery, some in commercial and client leadership, and others sit somewhere in between. This opportunity is about finding where your strengths, ambition and energy best align, then giving you the platform to make a genuine impact across our projects, people, clients and studios.

As Principal – Technical, you will be a senior leader responsible for the technical excellence and commercial delivery of landscape architecture projects. This role sits at the intersection of design leadership, project management and people development, requiring deep technical expertise, strong client relationships and the ability to lead a high-performing team.

A glimpse into your day

• Lead the technical delivery of projects from design development through to practical completion of construction.
• Ensure documentation, detailing and specifications are produced to a high standard across your project portfolio.
• Provide expert guidance across technical landscape architectural principles, sustainable practice, horticulture, ecology and constructability.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resourcing and delivery risks across significant projects.
• Work closely with clients, collaborators, authorities and technical stakeholders to support strong project outcomes.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues and maintain alignment with project specifications and client expectations.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of landscape architecture professionals across multiple levels of the career pathway.

The expertise you’ll bring

• 12+ years’ professional experience in landscape architecture.
• A strong track record of leading significant projects from concept through to delivery.
• Advanced technical skills in design, construction techniques, documentation, detailing and specification writing.
• Strong project management capability, including managing budgets, programs, resourcing, risk and competing priorities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, urban planners and project managers.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex relationships clearly and confidently.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and MS Office; hand drawing skills are an advantage.
• A Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or accepted equivalent skill set is required.

The Arcadia Way (how we work)

Our team of brilliant minds come from many walks of life, each one a character with stories to tell. These diverse and different ways of thinking enable us to maintain fresh perspectives and innovate continuously. Whether it’s design excellence or streamlined processes, we go to every length to make sure that clients and communities are getting the best possible results.

Arcadia’s high calibre team is what keeps clients coming back for more. That’s why we provide our team with industry-leading tools and training to continually develop our skills, achieving maximum fulfilment and growth.

Why you will love working with us

• Work that matters: our projects shape communities, public spaces and places connected to Country. Meaningful, complex and award-winning work with a lasting impact.
• Room to grow: we are a practice with real ambition and we back our people to grow with it. New challenges, leadership opportunities, specialist development — we invest in what comes next for you.
• A place you belong: different backgrounds, disciplines and perspectives are genuinely valued here. We are building something inclusive by design.
• Career pathways with clarity: clear career frameworks and structured development pathways so you can see where you are heading and what it takes to get there.
• Leadership opportunities: as Arcadia grows across studios and geographies, so do the opportunities to lead. We grow our leaders from within.
• Industry recognition: fully paid annual industry membership, conference representation and a genuine culture of sharing knowledge and staying curious.
• Flexibility that works: hybrid and flexible working, because great work can happen in different ways.
• Wellbeing, celebrated: daily studio lunch, EAP for you and your family, skin checks, flu vaccinations, ski trip and end-of-year conference and more!

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging & Reconciliation

Arcadia Landscape Architecture is a place where purpose and people meet. We are dedicated to building a business that is inclusive by design— our Studios are a safe space where everyone belongs and is encouraged to excel.

We actively seek perspectives from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We value the strength that diversity brings to our work and our culture. Please advise us of any adjustments you may need during the recruitment phase to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

A Note on Work Rights

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold the legal right to live and work in Australia.