Remote Principal Architect: Global Design Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Fully remote

Global project exposure

Team mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Architect to lead design across a global practice in a fully remote role with a strategic focus on Western Cape projects. You will influence high-profile schemes, mentor senior staff, and drive innovative delivery from anywhere in the world.

The ideal candidate offers a distinguished portfolio, leadership in distributed teams, and a deep understanding of complex architectural challenges, advanced building technologies, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in architecture is required.
• Minimum 15 years in architectural practice with leadership roles.
• International portfolio of large-scale, complex projects.
• Experience leading remote design teams.
• Licensure in multiple jurisdictions is desirable (SACAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for architectural design across multiple projects.
• Mentor and guide senior architects in a remote setting.
• Champion sustainable design and integration of advanced technologies.
• Oversee design quality from concept through to completion.
• Lead client presentations and foster stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with international and local codes and standards.

Skills

15+ years architecture leadership

Remote team leadership

Global project delivery

Education

Master of Architecture

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Architect to lead design across a global practice in a fully remote role with a strategic focus on Western Cape projects. You will influence high-profile schemes, mentor senior staff, and drive innovative delivery from anywhere in the world.

The ideal candidate offers a distinguished portfolio, leadership in distributed teams, and a deep understanding of complex architectural challenges, advanced building technologies, and sustainability.