Remote Sustainable Design Architect for Green Buildings

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sustainable Design Architect to lead green design initiatives for diverse projects across South Africa. The role emphasizes integrating energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, and climate-responsive strategies into architectural concepts while ensuring Green Star SA and LEED compliance.

You will collaborate with distributed teams, mentor junior designers, and deliver sustainability reports and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 6+ years of architectural design experience with sustainability focus.
• Experience with Green Star SA or LEED certification processes.
• Proficiency in energy modeling tools (IES VE, EnergyPlus) and design tools (Revit, AutoCAD).
• Strong remote communication, collaboration and project management skills.
• Knowledge of life cycle assessment (LCA) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sustainable design strategy for projects, ensuring green building standards.
• Conduct energy modeling and environmental performance analysis.
• Research and recommend sustainable materials, technologies, and methods.
• Collaborate remotely with project teams, clients, and consultants to meet sustainability goals.
• Prepare sustainability reports, documentation, and client presentations.
• Develop strategies to minimize environmental impact throughout the lifecycle.
• Stay current with advancements in sustainable design and climate adaptation.
• Provide expert advice on passive design, renewables, and water conservation.
• Mentor junior architects and team members on sustainable design principles.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Project management

Independent work

Sustainable design

Education

Master's degree in Architecture/Environmental Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

IES VE

EnergyPlus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sustainable Design Architect to lead green design initiatives for diverse projects across South Africa. The role emphasizes integrating energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, and climate-responsive strategies into architectural concepts while ensuring Green Star SA and LEED compliance.

You will collaborate with distributed teams, mentor junior designers, and deliver sustainability reports and client presentations.