Hybrid Lead Architect - Sustainable Residential Design

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement in Queenstown

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced design technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sustainable Residential Architect for a hybrid role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will guide design teams to deliver environmentally conscious, high-performance homes, from single-family to multi-unit developments.

You will drive energy-efficient strategies, specify sustainable materials, and oversee BIM drawings and specifications, collaborating with consultants and clients to advance green living.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture with a focus on sustainable design.
• Professional registration with SAIA or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in residential architectural design with emphasis on sustainability.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering green residential buildings.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and energy modeling tools.
• Knowledge of passive design principles, natural ventilation, solar energy, and water conservation.
• Understanding of local building codes and environmental regulations in the Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and development of sustainable residential projects.
• Integrate passive design strategies, renewable energy systems, and energy-efficient technologies.
• Specify environmentally friendly materials and finishes with local sourcing where possible.
• Oversee detailed drawings, BIM models, and specs for residential buildings.
• Collaborate with engineers, landscape architects, and sustainability consultants.
• Conduct energy modeling and performance analysis to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with green building standards (EDGE, LEED for Homes).
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and client communication.
• Mentor junior architects and designers in sustainable design practices.
• Stay informed about innovations in sustainable residential construction.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Team leadership

Client communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Architecture (sustainable design focus)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Energy modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sustainable Residential Architect for a hybrid role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will guide design teams to deliver environmentally conscious, high-performance homes, from single-family to multi-unit developments.

You will drive energy-efficient strategies, specify sustainable materials, and oversee BIM drawings and specifications, collaborating with consultants and clients to advance green living.