Remote Senior Educational Architect — Inspiring Learning

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Training & conferences

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a respected architectural practice to recruit a Senior Educational Architect. This remote-friendly role focuses on leading design of educational facilities and renovations, aligning pedagogy with spatial solutions and technology integration.

You will guide projects from concept through documentation, collaborating with educators and stakeholders. Ideal candidates bring a Master's in Architecture, at least 8 years of experience including 4 in educational settings,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or related field.
• 8+ years of architectural experience, with at least 4 years in educational facilities.
• Proven experience managing educational architectural projects from inception to completion.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of space planning, acoustics, lighting, and technology integration in educational settings.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and team leadership skills.
• A portfolio demonstrating successful educational architecture projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of educational facilities, including schools, universities, and research centers.
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, and stakeholders to understand pedagogical requirements and user needs.
• Develop innovative design concepts that support modern teaching and learning methodologies.
• Ensure designs comply with educational facility standards, safety regulations, and accessibility requirements.
• Manage project teams, consultants, and project documentation through all design phases.
• Produce detailed architectural drawings, 3D models, and specifications.
• Stay current with trends in educational design, technology, and sustainability in learning environments.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site analyses for educational projects.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Visualization tools

Space planning

Acoustics

Lighting

Technology integration

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a respected architectural practice to recruit a Senior Educational Architect. This remote-friendly role focuses on leading design of educational facilities and renovations, aligning pedagogy with spatial solutions and technology integration.

You will guide projects from concept through documentation, collaborating with educators and stakeholders. Ideal candidates bring a Master's in Architecture, at least 8 years of experience including 4 in educational settings,