Senior Heritage Conservation Architect

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary package

Professional development and training

Pension fund and medical aid

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Kimberley seeks a Senior Heritage Conservation Architect to lead assessments, conservation strategies, and restoration projects for culturally significant buildings.

You will collaborate with heritage authorities and clients to ensure respectful revitalization of built heritage, mentoring junior staff and applying traditional materials and conservation ethics across multiple projects.

Competenze

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) with SACAP registration.
• Minimum 7 years of experience focused on heritage conservation and restoration.
• Post-graduate qualification or extensive experience in heritage conservation is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of heritage legislation, conservation charters, and best practices.
• Proficiency in architectural design software and drawing tools.
• Strong understanding of traditional building materials and construction methods.
• Excellent analytical, research, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation with diverse stakeholders.
• Portfolio showcasing significant heritage conservation projects.

Mansioni

• Conduct detailed heritage assessments and condition surveys of historic buildings.
• Develop conservation management plans and strategies for heritage sites.
• Design and document restoration, repair, and adaptive reuse projects for heritage structures.
• Liaise with provincial and municipal heritage resources agencies and stakeholders.
• Ensure all interventions are sensitive to historical significance and fabric of the building.
• Oversee construction phases, ensuring adherence to conservation principles and standards.
• Prepare technical reports, conservation statements, and planning applications.
• Research and specify appropriate traditional materials and repair techniques.
• Mentor junior architects and technicians involved in heritage projects.

Conoscenze

Heritage conservation

Architectural analysis

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Mentoring

Formazione

B.Arch or M.Arch

SACAP registration

Post-graduate heritage conservation

Strumenti

CAD software

Technical drawing

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is a respected architectural practice specializing in the sensitive restoration and adaptive reuse of historical and culturally significant buildings. We are seeking an experienced Senior Heritage Conservation Architect to join our dedicated team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This vital role involves assessing heritage structures, developing conservation strategies, and overseeing the meticulous execution of restoration projects. You will work closely with heritage authorities, conservation consultants, and clients to ensure the preservation and respectful revitalization of our built heritage. The Kimberley office is committed to excellence in heritage architecture. This position requires a profound understanding of historical building techniques, materials, and conservation ethics.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed heritage assessments and condition surveys of historic buildings.
• Develop conservation management plans and strategies for heritage sites.
• Design and document restoration, repair, and adaptive reuse projects for heritage structures.
• Liaise with provincial and municipal heritage resources agencies and stakeholders.
• Ensure all interventions are sensitive to the historical significance and fabric of the building.
• Oversee construction phases, ensuring adherence to conservation principles and standards.
• Prepare technical reports, conservation statements, and planning applications.
• Research and specify appropriate traditional materials and repair techniques.
• Mentor junior architects and technicians involved in heritage projects.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) and SACAP registration.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience, with a substantial focus on heritage conservation and restoration.
• Post-graduate qualification or extensive experience in heritage conservation is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of heritage legislation, conservation charters, and best practices.
• Proficiency in architectural design software and drawing tools.
• Strong understanding of traditional building materials and construction methods.
• Excellent analytical, research, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Portfolio showcasing significant heritage conservation projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting your specialized expertise.
• Opportunity to work on culturally significant projects in Kimberley and the Northern Cape.
• Professional development and training in heritage conservation techniques.
• Be part of a team dedicated to preserving South Africa's architectural heritage.
• Supportive and collegial work environment.
• Contribution to the cultural landscape.
• Annual performance incentives.
• Pension fund and medical aid contributions.