Conservation Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Ibrido; ZAR 550.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work model

Competitive package

Heritage projects

Professional development

Collaborative team

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 invites applications for a Conservation Architect in Bloemfontein to lead preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. The role emphasizes heritage value, materials, and authentic interventions.

You will assess building conditions, develop conservation strategies, and oversee restoration works, liaising with heritage authorities and craftspeople to deliver culturally significant projects in the Free State, with hybrid work arrangements.

Competenze

• Must be a Registered Professional Architect with heritage conservation experience.
• Experience in assessment, documentation, restoration of historic buildings.
• Knowledge of SA heritage guidelines and legislation.
• Proficiency in architectural documentation and presentation software.

Mansioni

• Conduct condition assessments and historical research for heritage buildings.
• Develop conservation management plans and restoration proposals in compliance with heritage guidelines.
• Prepare specifications and drawings for conservation and restoration works.
• Oversee and supervise heritage construction projects, ensuring authenticity and quality.
• Liaise with heritage authorities, stakeholders, and specialist craftspeople.

Conoscenze

Heritage conservation

Condition assessments

Historical research

Documentation skills

Stakeholder liaison

Formazione

Registered Professional Architect

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Revit

Documentation software

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and specialized Conservation Architect to join their respected practice in Bloemfontein . This unique role focuses on the preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historically significant buildings and sites. You will be responsible for assessing building conditions, developing conservation strategies, and overseeing restoration works, ensuring that interventions are sensitive to the heritage value of the structures. This is an exceptional opportunity for an architect passionate about heritage management and wishing to contribute to the preservation of the built environment in the Free State .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed condition assessments and historical research for heritage buildings.
• Develop conservation management plans and restoration proposals in compliance with heritage guidelines.
• Prepare specifications and drawings for conservation and restoration works.
• Oversee and supervise heritage construction projects, ensuring authenticity and quality.
• Liaise with heritage authorities, stakeholders, and specialist craftspeople.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Architect with specialized experience in heritage conservation.
• Proven experience in the assessment, documentation, and restoration of historic buildings.
• Knowledge of heritage legislation and guidelines relevant to South Africa.
• Proficiency in architectural documentation and presentation software.
• Strong understanding of traditional building materials, techniques, and conservation ethics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting specialized expertise.
• Hybrid work flexibility supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on culturally significant projects in Bloemfontein .
• Professional development focused on heritage conservation.
• A collaborative team environment dedicated to preserving architectural heritage.