Professional Design Architect

The opportunity:

Dont miss this opportunity to work for a leading design-led studio working on some iconic projects in multiple sectors and multiple locations in South Africa and internationally. Over the years, our designs have shaped city skylines and have raised the bar for architectural design across the country. Weve built a team of outstanding design and technical professionals. Were now looking for new talent to boost our capacity as we embark on a series of new, exciting projects. If your portfolio showcases the best of your design capability and your CV fits our criteria, get in touch today.

The role:

Were looking for a talented and experienced senior design architect. You will be involved in the design from Stage 1 to Stage 4 on major projects in urban settings that reflect dhks leading reputation as a design-led studio. Your portfolio must showcase your ability to take a concept sketch and turn it into a fully expressed design. We want to see innovative approaches and creative thinking in the development of concepts to completion.

Your experience:

We will consider you if:

You are a SACAP-registered Professional Architect with an impressive academic background and a minimum of ten years post-qualification experience

You can demonstrate a fine eye for design with creative flair and elegant articulation.

You have led projects and managed teams, applying your extensive design skills to achieve sophisticated design outcomes

You have a sound understanding of technical and commercial feasibility

Your experience includes involvement in projects from design stage to construction. This experience must include a track record of working on complex, large-scale projects spanning the mixed-use, residential, commercial, cultural, educational, civic and hospitality sectors

You can balance a strong aesthetic sensitivity and thorough technical knowledge of your craft

You have an intimate understanding of building systems and materials, coupled with a detailed knowledge of practice and industry standards and codes

Your personality:

Apply for this role if you:

Have a global mindset and proactive approach, with a positive, client-centric attitude

Can demonstrate considerable project management skills

Are an effective communicator, expressing ideas and precise instructions clearly to all internal and external colleagues

Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Can self-manage your own responsibilities and also enjoy working with teams

Have exemplary time-management skills and your delivery skills are outstanding

Requirements

Technical requirements

Fully and demonstrably proficient in Revit and BIM CDE. This is non-negotiable

We expect you to have a thorough understanding of all collaboration techniques, modelling techniques and Revit best practices. All interviewed candidates are required to undergo a Revit assessment and demonstrate proficiency in other Autodesk software to be considered for the role

Other Requirements

Fluent in English

Prepared to travel when necessary

Eligible to work in South Africa