Professional Senior Architect - Cape Town

Our client, an established architectural practice, is seeking an experienced Professional Senior Architect to join their Bellville team. This is a senior-level opportunity for an architect who combines strong design leadership with technical expertise, project management and client engagement.

• Lead the conceptualisation, spatial design and visual direction of architectural projects.

• Manage projects from early-stage feasibility and master planning through to detailed design and construction.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate consultants to achieve project objectives.

• Act as a key design voice during client presentations, pitches and competition entries.

• Oversee technical documentation and ensure design intent is maintained through construction.

• Conduct site visits and support construction administration processes.

• Monitor project programmes, quality standards and delivery requirements.

• Mentor mid-level architects, technologists and junior design staff.

• Drive design reviews and maintain the studio's visual and design standards.

• Integrate sustainable design strategies and contextual considerations into project solutions.

Qualifications

• SACAP Registered Professional Architect.

• Master’s degree in Architecture.

• Minimum 12 years’ post-qualification experience.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience using Revit.

• Proficiency in the Autodesk Suite.

• Experience with rendering software.

• Established client portfolio is essential.

Experience

• Proven experience leading architectural projects from concept through to completion.

• Strong experience managing and leading teams, projects and consultants.

• Extensive architectural design, spatial planning and technical coordination experience.

• Experience with construction administration, site processes and quality control.

• Strong client engagement and presentation experience, including pitch and competition presentations.

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and sustainable design principles.

Key Skills

• Exceptional architectural design and spatial planning abilities.

• Strong leadership, delegation and project coordination skills.

• Advanced Revit and Autodesk Suite proficiency.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong client engagement and presentation abilities.

• High-level aesthetic judgement and attention to detail.

• Strong understanding of architectural regulations and construction principles.

• Self-motivated, collaborative and committed to professional excellence.

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please apply online or email your CV to ***email_hidden***

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.