Remote Senior Sustainable Building Architect | Green Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sustainable Building Architect to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on designing high-performance, environmentally conscious buildings across South Africa and internationally, with Cape Town-based supervision available as needed.

You will lead design strategies, model energy performance, and ensure certifications while guiding a dispersed team and collaborating with clients and consultants to deliver cutting-edge sustainable projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture with a specialization in Sustainable Design.
• 8+ years of experience in architectural design with a focus on sustainable projects.
• Experience leading sustainable design strategies and managing certifications.
• Knowledge of building physics, passive design, renewable energy, and sustainable materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of sustainable architectural projects emphasizing energy efficiency and water conservation.
• Integrate green building technologies and ensure compliance with certifications (LEED, Green Star SA).
• Conduct LCAs and energy modeling to optimize performance.
• Collaborate remotely with project teams, consultants and clients for seamless execution.
• Prepare architectural drawings, specifications and technical reports for sustainable projects.
• Mentor junior architects and provide guidance on sustainable design principles.
• Stay updated on trends, regulations, and research in sustainable architecture.
• Present concepts and progress to clients through virtual platforms.
• Champion sustainable practices across the organization and industry.

Skills

Sustainable design

Building physics

Remote collaboration

Independent work

South African codes

Green Star/LEED knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Architecture (Sustainable Design)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

IES VE

Ecotect

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sustainable Building Architect to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on designing high-performance, environmentally conscious buildings across South Africa and internationally, with Cape Town-based supervision available as needed.

You will lead design strategies, model energy performance, and ensure certifications while guiding a dispersed team and collaborating with clients and consultants to deliver cutting-edge sustainable projects.