Senior Heritage Conservation Architect – East London

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Medical aid

Pension plan

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Conservation Architect for a senior leadership role focused on heritage conservation and adaptive reuse. The position requires leading complex projects, directing a conservation team, and providing expert guidance on historic materials and preservation strategies in the Eastern Cape.

The successful candidate will possess a Master’s in Architecture with heritage specialization, 15+ years of experience (10+ in conservation), and SACAP registration, with proven

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture with heritage conservation specialization.
• 15+ years of professional experience, with 10+ in conservation architecture and heritage management.
• Registered Professional Architect with SACAP.
• Experience working on East London/Eastern Cape heritage projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead heritage conservation and adaptive reuse projects.
• Conduct historical research and fabric analysis.
• Develop conservation strategies and design proposals for heritage structures.
• Ensure adherence to national and international conservation principles and guidelines.
• Liaise with heritage bodies, provincial authorities, local municipalities, and heritage organizations.
• Manage project teams, consultants, and contractors, ensuring quality and integrity.
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for regulatory approvals and client briefings.
• Provide expert advice on conservation of historic architecture and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

Research & analysis

Conservation knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Architecture with heritage specialization

Tools

Architectural documentation software

Visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Conservation Architect for a senior leadership role focused on heritage conservation and adaptive reuse. The position requires leading complex projects, directing a conservation team, and providing expert guidance on historic materials and preservation strategies in the Eastern Cape.

The successful candidate will possess a Master’s in Architecture with heritage specialization, 15+ years of experience (10+ in conservation), and SACAP registration, with proven