Senior Heritage Architect | Lead Conservation & Restoration

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Heritage Architect for their conservation-focused practice in Queenstown, South Africa. The role centers on sensitive restoration, conservation, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings, with responsibilities spanning research, analysis, and the development of conservation management plans.

You will lead heritage projects, collaborate with authorities and clients, and ensure compliance with heritage guidelines, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to

Qualifications

• Professional Architect registration with SACAP.
• 8+ years of architectural practice with heritage focus.
• Experience managing heritage projects.
• Knowledge of SA heritage legislation and conservation principles.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in architectural documentation and drawing software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and documentation of heritage buildings and sites.
• Develop conservation management plans and proposals for restoration and adaptive reuse projects.
• Conduct historical research and analyse building fabric and construction methods.
• Ensure interventions comply with heritage guidelines, legislation, and best practices.
• Collaborate with heritage authorities, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Prepare detailed specifications and drawings for conservation works.
• Provide expert advice on heritage matters to clients and the public.
• Manage heritage projects from assessment through to completion of works.
• Stay current with national and international best practices in heritage conservation.

Skills

Architect registration

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

SACAP registration

Tools

Architectural documentation software

Drawing software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Heritage Architect for their conservation-focused practice in Queenstown, South Africa. The role centers on sensitive restoration, conservation, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings, with responsibilities spanning research, analysis, and the development of conservation management plans.

You will lead heritage projects, collaborate with authorities and clients, and ensure compliance with heritage guidelines, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to