Lead Architect & Studio Leader — Coastal Design

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Benefits package

Coastal location

Leadership training

Impact on design direction

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a Lead Architect to head its architectural studio. This senior position requires a proven leader with a strong design sensibility and broad project management experience from inception to completion.

You will guide design teams, oversee multiple projects, translate concepts into construction documents, and maintain client relationships while ensuring compliance with codes and sustainability standards in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Qualified as Professional Architect (e.g., PrArch) with post-qualification experience.
• Experience leading design teams on complex projects.
• Strong portfolio of high-quality architectural designs.
• Proficiency in Revit and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor architectural teams, fostering a collaborative and creative design environment.
• Oversee the entire design process for multiple projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and budget adherence.
• Develop innovative architectural concepts and ensure their successful translation into detailed construction documents.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, building strong professional relationships.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Team mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Professional Architect qualification (e.g., PrArch)

Tools

Revit

3D visualization

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a Lead Architect to head its architectural studio. This senior position requires a proven leader with a strong design sensibility and broad project management experience from inception to completion.

You will guide design teams, oversee multiple projects, translate concepts into construction documents, and maintain client relationships while ensuring compliance with codes and sustainability standards in the Western Cape.