Senior Industrial Architect

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Architect for our East London office to lead the design of factories, warehouses and logistics facilities. You will guide project teams, coordinate with process engineers and MEP consultants, ensure codes compliance, and deliver detailed drawings and documentation for large-scale industrial projects in a hybrid work setting.

You will mentor junior architects, manage client communications, and drive value through efficient layouts, safety, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture and SACAP registration.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive architectural experience with industrial or large-scale projects.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and related modeling tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of industrial facilities, factories, warehouses.
• Develop functional layouts and space plans for operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with process engineers, structural engineers, MEP consultants and other specialists.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards and operational requirements.
• Produce detailed drawings, specifications, and contract documentation for industrial construction.
• Manage construction administration phase, including site visits and inspections.
• Specify materials and building systems for demanding industrial environments.
• Mentor junior architects and contribute to the firm's knowledge base in industrial architecture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Revit

AutoCAD

Industrial facilities design

Modeling tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

SACAP registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent firm involved in industrial infrastructure and development, is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Architect to join their practice in East London . This role demands expertise in the design and planning of industrial facilities, including manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics hubs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of industrial processes, material handling systems, and the specific technical requirements of such facilities, alongside robust design and project management skills. You will lead project teams, liaise with clients and engineers, and ensure the successful delivery of complex industrial architectural projects. This position is based in our East London office, offering a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and development of industrial facilities, such as factories, warehouses, and logistics centers.
• Develop functional layouts and space plans that optimize operational efficiency, safety, and workflow.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, structural engineers, MEP consultants, and other specialists.
• Ensure all industrial designs comply with relevant building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and operational requirements.
• Produce detailed architectural drawings, specifications, and contract documentation for industrial construction.
• Manage the construction administration phase, including site visits, inspections, and technical support.
• Specify appropriate materials, building systems, and technologies for demanding industrial environments.
• Mentor junior architects and contribute to the firm's knowledge base in industrial architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Professional registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP).
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in architectural practice, with a significant focus on industrial or large-scale commercial projects.
• Demonstrated experience in designing complex industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes, materials handling, logistics, and structural requirements.
• Proficiency in architectural design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and relevant modeling tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience working within a hybrid work model is beneficial.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary package commensurate with your experience and expertise, alongside a comprehensive benefits program including medical aid, a retirement fund, and substantial opportunities for professional development and training. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on large-scale, impactful industrial projects that contribute to economic development in East London and beyond. You will join a respected firm with a commitment to technical excellence and innovation. We provide a supportive and collaborative professional environment, with the flexibility afforded by a hybrid work arrangement.