Senior Architectural Preservationist

Placements24; Randburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development

National heritage projects

Collaborative remote team

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Architectural Preservationist to join a fully remote team dedicated to restoring and conserving historic and culturally significant buildings. You will advise on preservation strategies, materials, and techniques while collaborating with project teams to maintain integrity and authenticity of heritage structures.

The role suits a seasoned professional passionate about heritage conservation, offering remote flexibility and opportunities to work on nationally

Formación

• Master's degree in Architectural Conservation, Historic Preservation, or related field.
• 7+ years of preservation and conservation experience.
• Knowledge of historic building materials, techniques, and conservation ethics.
• Familiarity with heritage legislation and site management best practices.
• Strong research, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop preservation plans for historic structures.
• Conduct detailed condition assessments and historical research on heritage buildings.
• Provide expert guidance on conservation methods, materials, and repairs.
• Collaborate with project managers and specialists in a remote setting.
• Ensure compliance with heritage standards and guidelines.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and presentations for preservation projects.
• Advise on adaptive reuse strategies respectful of historical significance.

Conocimientos

Heritage conservation

Research and documentation

Remote collaboration

Project management

Educación

Master's degree in Architectural Conservation

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Senior Architectural Preservationist to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for ensuring the sensitive and effective restoration and conservation of historical and culturally significant buildings. You will provide expert advice on preservation strategies, materials, and techniques, working closely with project teams to maintain the integrity and authenticity of heritage structures. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional passionate about heritage conservation, offering the flexibility of remote work while contributing to vital preservation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive architectural preservation plans and strategies for historic structures.
• Conduct detailed condition assessments and historical research on heritage buildings.
• Provide expert technical guidance on appropriate conservation methods, materials, and repairs.
• Collaborate with project managers, conservation architects, and specialist consultants in a remote setting.
• Ensure compliance with national and international heritage standards and guidelines.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and presentations related to preservation projects.
• Advise on adaptive reuse strategies that respect historical significance while meeting modern needs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architectural Conservation, Historic Preservation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience specializing in architectural preservation and conservation.
• In-depth knowledge of historical building materials, construction techniques, and conservation ethics.
• Familiarity with heritage legislation and best practices for heritage site management.
• Excellent research, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, effectively managed in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with extensive experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant heritage preservation projects across Gauteng and beyond.
• Support for ongoing professional development and specialized training in conservation.
• A committed and collaborative remote team passionate about heritage preservation.