Senior Architect - Coastal & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Architect to lead coastal and infrastructure projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role blends high-level design with technical execution to address coastal challenges and promote sustainable development.

Lead multi-disciplinary collaboration with civil engineers, environmental scientists, and urban planners; mentor junior staff; and oversee reports, specifications, and tender documents. The hybrid role offers balanced office collaboration and site engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Professional Architect with SACAP.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-registration experience in architectural practice.
• Demonstrated experience in coastal or infrastructure projects is essential.
• Proficiency in architectural design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and rendering tools.
• Willingness to travel within KwaZulu-Natal region as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for coastal and infrastructure projects.
• Develop concept designs, schematic designs, and construction documents.
• Ensure designs integrate with engineering, environmental, and urban planning considerations.
• Collaborate with coastal engineers and environmental consultants.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and tender documents.
• Conduct site investigations, surveys, and impact assessments.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for architectural components.
• Liaise with clients, government bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Mentor junior architectural staff and contribute to professional development.
• Stay abreast of coastal architecture, resilient design, and related technologies.

Skills

Registered Architect

SACAP

Coastal design

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rendering tools

Job description

Placements24 invites a Senior Architect to lead coastal and infrastructure projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role blends high-level design with technical execution to address coastal challenges and promote sustainable development.

Lead multi-disciplinary collaboration with civil engineers, environmental scientists, and urban planners; mentor junior staff; and oversee reports, specifications, and tender documents. The hybrid role offers balanced office collaboration and site engagement.