Heritage Preservation Senior Designer - Adaptive Reuse

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Heritage projects in Stellenbosch

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer in Stellenbosch to lead heritage preservation and adaptive reuse projects. The role requires deep knowledge of conservation principles, strong drawing and documentation skills, and the ability to coordinate with heritage authorities and multi-disciplinary teams.

You will guide concept development, prepare conservation statements, and ensure compliance with local regulations while managing complex timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture with heritage conservation specialization.
• 7+ years in architectural design focused on heritage preservation and adaptive reuse.
• Portfolio showing heritage conservation and adaptive reuse projects.
• Strong knowledge of South African heritage legislation.
• Experience with heritage impact assessments.
• Residency or significant work in Western Cape, Stellenbosch context.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and documentation for heritage preservation and adaptive reuse projects.
• Conduct historical research and site analysis for heritage buildings.
• Develop design concepts that respect and enhance historical integrity.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and conservation statements.
• Collaborate with heritage consultants, conservation architects, and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate with engineers and specialist contractors for sensitive interventions.
• Manage project timelines and budgets for complex heritage projects.
• Present design proposals to heritage authorities, clients, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with heritage legislation, conservation charters, and building codes.

Skills

Heritage conservation

Historical research

Stakeholder communication

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree in Architecture with heritage conservation specialization

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

3D modeling

BIM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer in Stellenbosch to lead heritage preservation and adaptive reuse projects. The role requires deep knowledge of conservation principles, strong drawing and documentation skills, and the ability to coordinate with heritage authorities and multi-disciplinary teams.

You will guide concept development, prepare conservation statements, and ensure compliance with local regulations while managing complex timelines and budgets.