Remote Heritage Conservation Architect: Preserve SA Treasures

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Competitive salary

Work on culturally significant South‑A

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a specialized firm seeking a Remote Heritage Conservation Architect to assess, protect, and revitalize South Africa's architectural heritage from anywhere. The role emphasizes historic structures, conservation plans, and interventions respecting original character.

You will collaborate with heritage authorities, engineers, and project teams, preparing precise technical documentation while adhering to conservation standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture with a specialization in Heritage Conservation or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of architectural practice with focus on heritage conservation/restoration.
• Expertise in assessing historic buildings and materials; familiarity with NHRA or equivalent heritage legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments and surveys of historic buildings and sites.
• Develop conservation management plans and heritage impact assessments.
• Design and oversee restoration, conservation, and adaptive reuse projects for heritage structures.
• Ensure interventions comply with national/international heritage standards and guidelines.
• Research historical building materials, construction techniques, and traditional craftsmanship.
• Collaborate remotely with heritage authorities, conservation bodies, engineers, and project teams.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, drawings, and specifications for conservation works.
• Provide expert advice on heritage protection, regulatory compliance, and best practices.
• Stay updated on advancements in heritage conservation techniques and technologies.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Architecture, Heritage Conservation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Placements24 partners with a specialized firm seeking a Remote Heritage Conservation Architect to assess, protect, and revitalize South Africa's architectural heritage from anywhere. The role emphasizes historic structures, conservation plans, and interventions respecting original character.

You will collaborate with heritage authorities, engineers, and project teams, preparing precise technical documentation while adhering to conservation standards.