Professional Architect (Data Centres)

Aecom; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm is seeking a Professional Architect to join their team in Centurion, South Africa. The role involves design development, project coordination, and supporting local and global teams. Candidates should possess a BArch or BSc in Architecture and over 8 years of relevant experience, including professional registration. AECOM emphasizes a flexible hybrid work arrangement, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience as an Architect.
• Registered as a full Professional Architect (SACAP).

Responsibilities

• Deliver discipline involvement in projects and ensure effective delivery input of others.
• Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments.
• Handle design development, design review, and coordination.

Skills

Design development

Project coordination

Technical expertise

Education

BArch or BSc in Architecture

Job description

Company Description

AECOM is seeking a Professional Architect (DATA Centres) to be based in South Africa’s Enterprise Capabilities office in Centurion. This position will support a locally based team in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM’s culture, we offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement that accommodates both office and out‑of‑office schedules.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time‑zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery, and keep AECOM competitive. With a team of over technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high‑quality, specialist services that help fill capability gaps, meet resourcing needs, and address technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Job Description

Here is what you will be doing:

• Deliver discipline involvement in projects and ensure effective delivery input of others.
• Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Handle design development, design review, supervision, coordination, and design documentation.
• Guide junior engineers and independently perform all tasks necessary to complete design works.
• Ensure design brief compliance, completeness, and accuracy.
• Coordinate designs within Architecture & Cross Discipline.
• Plan, design, and review construction of physical structures.

Qualifications

• BArch or BSc in Architecture.
• Over 8 years of experience as an Architect.
• Registered as a full Professional Architect (SACAP).

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. Our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. Hybrid employees are asked to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leave of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams partner with public and private sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune company that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects—both in your local community and on a global scale—that transform our industry and shape the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. A welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community gives you the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.