Senior Heritage and Conservation Architect

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Heritage and Conservation Architect to join its specialised team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. The role focuses on the assessment, preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings and sites, with responsibility for surveys, conservation strategies, planning applications and overseeing restoration projects in line with heritage guidelines.

The candidate will bring a deep understanding of historical architectural styles, materials, and conservation

Qualifications

• Experience in preservation of historic buildings.
• Strong knowledge of heritage guidelines and best practices.
• Ability to develop conservation strategies for complex sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed surveys of historic buildings and sites.
• Develop conservation strategies and preservation plans.
• Prepare planning applications and permit documentation.
• Oversee restoration projects ensuring adherence to guidelines.

Skills

Heritage conservation

Adaptive reuse

Surveying

Planning applications

Restoration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Senior Heritage and Conservation Architect to join their specialized team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA. This crucial role involves the assessment, preservation, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings and sites. The architect will be responsible for conducting detailed surveys, developing conservation strategies, preparing planning applications, and overseeing restoration projects, ensuring strict adherence to heritage guidelines and best practices. A deep understanding of historical architectural styles, materials, and conservation techniques is essential. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation of the rich architectural heritage in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA and the wider region. Our firm is committed to safeguarding and celebrating our historical built environment through sensitive and expert architectural interventions.