Remote Senior Architect: Sustainable Urban Design Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Remote collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Architect to lead sustainable residential and public-space design from a fully remote location in South Africa. You will drive green design strategies, manage projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver environmentally responsible communities.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in sustainable architecture, proficiency with BIM tools, and a strong portfolio demonstrating leadership in remote, multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or Urban Planning.
• 8+ years of professional experience in sustainable community development.
• Proven experience leading complex, sustainable architectural projects.
• Experience with LEED/Green Star or similar rating systems.
• Proficiency in BIM (Revit), AutoCAD, and visualization tools.
• Ability to manage remote teams and collaborate virtually.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong knowledge of South Africa building codes and environmental policies.
• A portfolio of sustainable, community-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and planning of sustainable residential communities and public spaces.
• Develop green building strategies and integrate into projects.
• Collaborate remotely with clients, planners, engineers and communities.
• Create design documentation: concepts, master plans, drawings.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability targets and regulations.
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources in a remote setting.
• Research cutting-edge sustainable materials and methods.
• Present proposals and reports to stakeholders via virtual platforms.
• Mentor junior staff in sustainable design practices.
• Foster collaboration within a geographically dispersed team.

Skills

Sustainable design

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Architecture or Urban Planning

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Architect to lead sustainable residential and public-space design from a fully remote location in South Africa. You will drive green design strategies, manage projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver environmentally responsible communities.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in sustainable architecture, proficiency with BIM tools, and a strong portfolio demonstrating leadership in remote, multi-disciplinary teams.