Senior Sustainable Architect

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Medical & retirement benefits

Training in sustainable design

Impactful projects in Nelspruit

Collaborative and innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sustainable Architect for a role based in Nelspruit. You will lead the integration of environmentally conscious design principles, champion green building practices, and guide design teams to achieve high environmental performance.

The position requires a professional Architecture degree and SACAP registration, with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in sustainable design and proficiency in energy modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Professional Architecture degree and SACAP registration are required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with a strong focus on sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of sustainable design strategies for architectural projects.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and lifecycle analyses for proposed designs.
• Research and specify sustainable materials, systems, and technologies.
• Collaborate with consultants and clients to achieve green building certifications (e.g., LEED, EDGE).
• Mentor junior staff on sustainable design principles and practices.

Skills

Sustainable design

Environmental impact assessment

Energy modeling

LEED/EDGE knowledge

Communication & leadership

Education

Professional Architecture degree

SACAP registration

Tools

Design software

Energy modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Sustainable Architect to lead the integration of environmentally conscious design principles into their projects based in Nelspruit . This role involves championing green building practices, researching sustainable materials and technologies, and guiding design teams to achieve high levels of environmental performance. You will play a critical role in shaping projects that are not only aesthetically pleasing and functional but also environmentally responsible and resource-efficient. This is a key position for an architect passionate about sustainability and its application in the built environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of sustainable design strategies for architectural projects.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and lifecycle analyses for proposed designs.
• Research and specify sustainable materials, systems, and technologies.
• Collaborate with consultants and clients to achieve green building certifications (e.g., LEED, EDGE).
• Mentor junior staff on sustainable design principles and practices.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture and registration as a Professional Architect with SACAP.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a strong focus on sustainable design.
• In-depth knowledge of green building rating systems and sustainability principles.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and energy modeling tools.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for specialized training in sustainable design and green building.
• The chance to work on impactful projects in Nelspruit that promote environmental responsibility.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture focused on creating a sustainable future.