Senior Conservation Architect — Remote Heritage Lead

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Meaningful heritage projects

Collaborative remote team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Conservation Architect for a fully remote role supporting heritage projects across South Africa, including East London. You will lead conservation assessments, CMPs, and restoration specifications while guiding diverse remote teams.

The role requires SACAP registration, at least 8 years in architectural practice with a conservation focus, deep knowledge of historic materials and legislation, and strong documentation skills and remote collaboration capabilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with SACAP registration.
• Minimum 8 years in architectural practice with conservation focus.
• Knowledge of heritage legislation and conservation techniques.
• Proficient in architectural drawing and documentation software.
• Strong remote communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct heritage impact assessments and condition surveys.
• Develop Conservation Management Plans and heritage statements.
• Prepare specifications and drawings for restoration and adaptive reuse.
• Advise on materials, techniques, and compliance for conservation.
• Liaise with authorities, clients, and contractors to secure approvals.
• Oversee conservation works on-site and guide remote teams.
• Mentor junior conservation professionals and share knowledge.
• Collaborate with historians, engineers, and archaeologists remotely.

Skills

Heritage conservation

Remote collaboration

Architectural practice

Documentation

Education

Professional qualification in Architecture

SACAP registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D modeling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Conservation Architect for a fully remote role supporting heritage projects across South Africa, including East London. You will lead conservation assessments, CMPs, and restoration specifications while guiding diverse remote teams.

The role requires SACAP registration, at least 8 years in architectural practice with a conservation focus, deep knowledge of historic materials and legislation, and strong documentation skills and remote collaboration capabilities.