Senior Architect - Green Building & Mentorship Lead

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

High-profile projects

Professional development

Collaborative work culture

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prominent architectural firm in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, to hire a Senior Architect. The role focuses on leading high-profile projects, driving sustainable design, and mentoring junior architects.

You will oversee concept to completion, collaborate with engineers and planners, ensure compliance with local regulations, and uphold design excellence and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of post-graduate experience in architectural design.
• Proven leadership of architectural projects and teams.
• Sustainable design knowledge including Green Star/LEED and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Portfolio of innovative sustainable designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of architectural projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and present design proposals to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior architects and designers to foster collaboration.
• Apply sustainable building principles and certifications.
• Coordinate with engineers and planners for integrated delivery.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and quality.
• Stay updated on trends and technologies in sustainable architecture.

Skills

Leadership

Sustainable design

Client engagement

Mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a prominent architectural firm in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, to hire a Senior Architect. The role focuses on leading high-profile projects, driving sustainable design, and mentoring junior architects.

You will oversee concept to completion, collaborate with engineers and planners, ensure compliance with local regulations, and uphold design excellence and environmental responsibility.