Lead Residential Architect - Hybrid Luxury Homes & Estates

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Residential Architect for a design-led studio in Sandton, Gauteng. You will lead design teams, drive concept development, and oversee projects from initial brief through construction, ensuring exceptional residential outcomes and client satisfaction.

The role requires a professional architectural degree with SACAP registration and at least 8 years' post-qualification experience in luxury residential or high-end developments.

Qualifications

• Must hold B.Arch or M.Arch and SACAP registration.
• Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience.
• Proven ability to lead design teams on residential projects.
• Strong knowledge of SA building codes and zoning.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process for luxury residential projects.
• Oversee concept to construction delivery.
• Mentor junior architects and staff.
• Coordinate with engineers and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with codes and aesthetics.

Skills

Design leadership

Residential architecture

Team management

Client communication

Project delivery

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Residential Architect for a design-led studio in Sandton, Gauteng. You will lead design teams, drive concept development, and oversee projects from initial brief through construction, ensuring exceptional residential outcomes and client satisfaction.

The role requires a professional architectural degree with SACAP registration and at least 8 years' post-qualification experience in luxury residential or high-end developments.