Remote Lead Architect — Sustainable Design & Green Building

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Performance bonuses

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Architect with a specialization in Sustainable Design to spearhead remote projects from Durban and beyond. You will guide energy‑efficient design, material sustainability and low ecological impact across a distributed team.

Lead life cycle assessments, integrate sustainable systems, and mentor teams in a virtual workspace while pursuing green building certifications and best practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or Sustainable Design.
• 10+ years of experience in sustainable architectural design.
• Accredited professional in a green building rating system (e.g., LEED AP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process with a strong focus on sustainability and green building principles.
• Develop strategies to optimize energy performance and occupant well‑being.
• Conduct life cycle assessments and environmental impact studies.
• Integrate sustainable systems with engineering disciplines.
• Oversee design documentation and LEED/Green Star compliance.
• Mentor project teams in a fully remote working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Sustainable design

Team mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Energy modeling software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Architect with a specialization in Sustainable Design to spearhead remote projects from Durban and beyond. You will guide energy‑efficient design, material sustainability and low ecological impact across a distributed team.

Lead life cycle assessments, integrate sustainable systems, and mentor teams in a virtual workspace while pursuing green building certifications and best practices.