Cape Town: Senior Sustainable Design Architect

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

On-site Cape Town

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sustainable Design Architect to lead environmental initiatives in a Cape Town-based practice. You will drive the firm's sustainability agenda across a diverse portfolio, integrating cutting-edge strategies, materials, and technologies from concept to construction.

The role emphasizes ecological design principles, collaboration with clients and consultants, and a strong focus on achieving green building certifications while delivering high-quality, environmentally

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or a specialized degree in Sustainable Design or Environmental Architecture.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in architectural design with emphasis on sustainable and green practices.
• Proven experience leading sustainability initiatives on major projects.
• Expertise in green building rating systems and assessment methodologies (e.g., Green Star SA, LEED).
• Proficiency in energy modelling software and building performance analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of passive design strategies, renewable energy systems, and sustainable material sourcing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Available to work fully on-site in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the integration of sustainable design principles and green building technologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct detailed environmental impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Research and specify sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and water conservation methods.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and technical consultants to achieve sustainability goals.
• Ensure designs meet or exceed green building certifications (e.g., Green Star SA, LEED).
• Develop and deliver presentations on sustainable design strategies to clients and internal teams.
• Mentor junior architects and designers on sustainable design practices.
• Stay updated on innovations, research, and regulations in sustainable architecture and urban ecology.
• Perform energy modelling and analysis to optimize building performance.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base on sustainability and green building practices.

Skills

Sustainability design

Green building knowledge

Client collaboration

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Architecture / Sustainable Design

Tools

Energy modelling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sustainable Design Architect to lead environmental initiatives in a Cape Town-based practice. You will drive the firm's sustainability agenda across a diverse portfolio, integrating cutting-edge strategies, materials, and technologies from concept to construction.

The role emphasizes ecological design principles, collaboration with clients and consultants, and a strong focus on achieving green building certifications while delivering high-quality, environmentally