Architect

Requisition ID: 99557

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Summary:

Our Johannesburg office is seeking a skilled Architect to join the Architectural team. As part of Hatch Architecture, the role of an architect is to participate in the production of architectural deliverables working directly with designers, technologists, engineers, and project managers to successfully deliver diverse projects, buildings, and facilities. They coordinate work amongst all disciplines, CAD managers and sub-consultants. They require moderate supervision and guidance from senior architects but also have accountability for their deliverable production.

Master of Architecture Degree (M.Arch (Prof.))

Professional Architect (Pr. Arch) with SACAP is essential.

As the successful candidate, you will: (duties)

• Attain clientele and establish work networks.
• Develop architectural design of buildings and facilities producing deliverables to illustrate conceptual, schematic, and detailed design. Producing presentation material including sketches, details, perspectives, diagrams, and similar graphic representation by hand and with design software (Must be able to draw freehand conceptual sketches).
• Produce architectural construction drawing sets, reports, studies, specifications, and other deliverables required in multiple stages of design.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary design with discipline leads, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Assist senior architects, senior architectural designers, and senior interior designers on delegated tasks for design, research, office administration, project managements, construction administration, and project closeout.
• Oversee junior and intermediate staff activities taking responsibility for their work and mentoring them to develop their skills and capacities.

You bring to the role: (qualifications & experience)

Essential:

• 5-10 years post-qualification experience, preferably within a consulting engineering environment and mentorship experience.
• Experience in Brownfields and Greenfields developments – focus on industrial and mission critical facilities.
• Has moderate understanding of international, national, regional, and local building codes, by-laws, design guidelines, and regulations.
• Has working knowledge of architectural graphic standards, technical standards, material and performance certifications, standards, and testing organizations such as ISO, SANS, NBR, etc.
• Experience working and collaborating in virtual team environment.
• Experience in master planning of industrial sites and buildings, incorporating process flows and coordination.
• Experience with Common Data Environments and other relevant platforms
• Ability to liaise with relevant stakeholders on all levels.
• Has good understanding of project management principles.
• Has performed work under the supervision of a licensed architect being accountable for the quality and content of deliverables produced.
• Experience working and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Coordinated design work with disciplines such as structural, civil, drainage, roads, landscape, sustainability, mechanical, electrical, communications, utilities, etc.
• Produced construction drawings that include but are not limited to context plans, site plans, floor plans, demolition plans, renovation plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, interior sections, wall sections, details, schedules, etc.
• Assisted in the production of construction documents such as building code compliance reviews, technical specifications, performance specifications.
• Assisted in the production and review of technical documentation such as design briefs and reports, design basis and criteria, material take-offs, vendor documents, bids, and project sheets.
• Assisted in construction administration documents such as RFI’s, shop drawings, samples, site instructions, change orders, bills of materials, cost estimates, site visit reports, deficiency lists, etc.
• Worked extensively with two-dimensional drafting software for production of drawings such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.
• Has worked with tri-dimensional modelling software such as SketchUp, 3ds Max, FormIt, Vray, Lumion, etc. to produce massing models, renderings, and animations.
• Worked with BIM modelling software such as Revit, AECOsim, OpenBuildings, etc. to produce construction drawings. BIM and Revit proficiency (advanced level) are mandatory and will be assessed. Certificates are beneficial.
• Worked with administrative software such as MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, ProjectWise, MS Teams, Webex, etc.
• Worked in fast-paced team environments while simultaneously managing multiple projects on different software platforms. Ability to learn new standards, skills, software, and tools required to perform the work.

Preferred:

• OpenBuildings proficiency beneficial
• Revit proficiency, certificates beneficial
• Worked with graphic design software such as Photoshop, InDesign, etc.

To apply send the following:

• CV
• Design portfolio
• Technical Portfolio
• University Transcripts
• 3 Contactable References

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.