Senior Architect – Sustainable Design Leader (Mossel Bay)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Near Mossel Bay

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architect with a strong specialization in Sustainable Design to lead green design initiatives near Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will drive energy efficiency, water conservation, and material sustainability while mentoring design teams toward certification targets.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Architecture, SACAP registration, 7+ years of post-graduate experience, and proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD plus energy simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture with focus on Sustainable Design.
• 7+ years post-graduate experience in architectural practice.
• SACAP registration is essential.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; EnergyPlus/IES VE for sustainability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of sustainable architectural projects from concept to completion.
• Integrate passive design, energy efficiency, water conservation and material sustainability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments for new developments.
• Specify and research sustainable materials, technologies and systems.
• Guide teams toward Green Star SA/LEED targets and other certifications.
• Collaborate with consultants, engineers, and clients to implement sustainable design.
• Prepare reports, presentations and documentation for sustainability strategies.
• Mentor junior architects and designers in sustainable design principles.

Skills

Sustainable Design

Green Building

Project Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

EnergyPlus

IES VE

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architect with a strong specialization in Sustainable Design to lead green design initiatives near Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will drive energy efficiency, water conservation, and material sustainability while mentoring design teams toward certification targets.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Architecture, SACAP registration, 7+ years of post-graduate experience, and proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD plus energy simulation tools.