Architect

There is an opportunity for an Architect / Senior Architectural Technologist to join the Mission Critical Facilities / Data Centres or Industry Advisory Groups in the Cape Town / Johannesburg / Umhlanga office of Royal HaskoningDHV.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead architectural design development on projects
• Create and/or modify existing architectural designs and models
• Undertake Master Planning for Greenfields and Brownfield industrial developments, considering, among others, process, and logistics flows
• Undertake both design and BIM coordination
• Prepare / assist with reports, technical drawings and specifications and tender documentation
• Ensure that all quality system procedures are followed in the production and issuing of designs, costing, drawings, and standard details at discipline level within the Advisory Group
• Regular contact and communication with the project team
• Guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level architects
• Ensure that work is done in accordance with acceptable standards of both Royal HaskoningDHV and its Clients
• Engage with clients / external stakeholders with respect to architectural discipline on aspects including project delivery, business development, client relationship management etc.
• Undertake design and project management in alignment with Royal HaskoningDHV Digital Ways of Working (DWoW), and be a champion for the DWoW programme within project teams
• Maintain records in accordance with internal quality system; and
• Other functions related to the role that may arise.

Minimum qualifications, skills, and experience:

• M.Arch / B.Arch / B.Tech Degree or equivalent in Architecture
• Professional Architect (Pr.Arch) or Professional Senior Architectural Technologist (Pr.S.Arch.T) with SACAP is essential
• Registration with SA Institute of Architects (SAIA) is an advantage
• 5-10+ years post-qualification experience, preferably within a consulting engineering environment
• Mentorship experience is required
• Experience in Brownfields and Greenfields developments – focus on industrial and mission critical facilities / data centres is advantageous
• Appropriate knowledge of local and international standards and codes – focus on industrial and mission critical facilities
• Experience working and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
• Experience working and collaborating in virtual team environment
• Experience in master planning of industrial sites and buildings, incorporating process flows and coordination
• BIM and Revit proficiency (advanced level) are mandatory and will be assessed. Certificates are beneficial
• Navisworks, Enscape and Revizto plus Photo-shop capability is an advantage
• Knowledge of Dynamo, Python, and other ways to automate workflows are highly beneficial
• Experience with Common Data Environments and other relevant platforms
• Ability to liaise with relevant stakeholders on all levels

Behavioral competencies:

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, go-getter attitude
• Results orientated and target driven
• Good organisational skills (plan and prioritise)
• Ability to balance and meet multiple deadlines and handle pressure
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills (at all levels)

In line with our Employment Equity policy, preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and suitable internal candidates.