Project Architect

Alinea Architects; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prestigious, design-led projects

Collaborative studio environment

Technical excellence and accountability

Job summary

A design studio in Cape Town is seeking a Project Architect with 5+ years of experience and proven delivery of projects through Stages 4–6. The role focuses on technical delivery, consultant coordination, and statutory compliance in prestigious residential and hospitality projects. The ideal candidate is proficient in Revit and has strong construction knowledge. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment with meaningful involvement from design to site delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-graduate professional experience.
• Proven experience delivering projects through Stages 4–6.
• Strong construction knowledge and detailing capability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical delivery and coordination among consultants.
• Manage statutory compliance and construction documentation.
• Implement site design intent with rigor and clarity.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Detailing capability

Project delivery through Stages 4–6

Advanced proficiency in Revit

Consultant coordination

Organizational skills

Tools

Revit

Job description

Alinea Architects is a dynamic, internationally active design studio based in Cape Town, specialising in bespoke high-end residential and hospitality architecture. Founded in 2019, the practice combines local insight with global luxury design experience, grounded in purpose, precision, and place.

We are looking for a Project Architect with strong Stages 4–6 experience to join our growing team.

About the role

This position is focused on technical delivery, consultant coordination, statutory compliance, construction documentation, and site implementation. You will play a key role in ensuring design intent is carried through to completion with rigour and clarity.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years post-graduate professional experience
• Proven experience delivering projects through Stages 4–6
• Strong construction knowledge and detailing capability
• Advanced proficiency in Revit
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, and authorities
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused

Why Alinea?

• Work on prestigious, design-led residential and hospitality projects
• Be part of a studio that values technical excellence and accountability
• Meaningful involvement from technical design through to site delivery
• Collaborative, focused, and design-driven studio environment

Send your CV, portfolio (PDF or link), and a brief cover letter via Linkedin or contact us directly.