Architect/Urban Designer

Boogertman + Partners Architects; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boogertman + Partners Architects in Stellenbosch seeks an Architect/Urban Designer with 5+ years post-grad experience to lead large-scale mixed-use and commercial projects from briefing to final delivery.

The role requires SACAP registration, Revit expertise, and ability to produce design guidelines, massing concepts, and detailed drawings while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. Willingness to travel internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Master in Architecture/Urban Design completed.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-grad experience.
• Registered with SACAP.
• Advanced in use of Revit (certification preferable).
• Experience with council documentation and submission processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large-scale mixed-use and commercial projects.
• Represent the practice at project briefing meetings.
• Develop massing plans and urban design concepts.
• Produce working drawings coordinated with other disciplines.
• Attend site meetings and conduct site inspections.

Skills

Large-scale project delivery

Independent problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master in Architecture/Urban Design (MUD)

Tools

Revit

3D Visualization

Adobe Master Suite

Job description

Architect/Urban Designer

Job category: Architect/Urban DesignerJob type: PermanentLocation: StellenboschStart date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities to include:

• Knowledge and experience in delivering large scale mixed use and commercial projects
• To represent the practice at project briefing meetings
• Evaluate development proposals to identify compliance with zoning regulations.
• Prepare design guidelines for open space, building form, project review and site planning
• Develop massing plans and urban design concepts.
• To produce sketch illustrations in Revit depicting client brief accurately
• To assist with graphic design work for presentation purposes
• To assist with 3D visualisation of project proposals
• To produce and co-ordinate council submission documentation, both SDP and Building Plans
• Produce working drawings, co-ordinated with other disciplines
• Attend site meetings to ensure problems are proactively identified and rectified so the project is not delayed
• Conduct site inspections and monitor construction independently
• Has full involvement in multiple large scale mixed use and commercial projects from initiation to finalisation
• Uses appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop and motivate and guide project team
• Must be willing to frequently travel Internationally

Minimum Criteria and Requirements of Applicants:

• Master in Architecture/ Urban Design Masters (MUD)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience (After Post grad)
• Registered with SACAP
• Advanced in use of Revit (certification of such preferable)
• Complete B+P Revit Assessment with minimum 70% score
• Sketches to be done in Revit and by hand
• Intermediate knowledge of the Adobe Master Suite for graphic design purposes
• Intermediate knowledge of 3D visualisation software for presentation purposes
• Advanced knowledge and history of council documentation and submission process
• Advanced knowledge of technical detailing and construction documents
• Advanced knowledge of site administration and project management
• Impeccable record keeping processes
• A high standard of communication skills and attention to detail required
• A commitment to providing excellent client service through efficiency and the quality in production of work
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment
• Sufficiently experienced to resolve problems and to make decisions when required
• Plans and organises workflow and resources to ensure commitments and deadlines are met
• Manages individuals in team and actively monitors activities
• Build working relationships in project team and with clients
• Sets a positive example and displays visible loyalty to the company