Conservation Architect

To work on the preservation of listed buildings in London

Permanent

Salary Guide: £35,000 – £45,000 

Summary

A London heritage and conservation architectural practice is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Conservation Architect to join their small friendly team to assist with working on their portfolio of historic and listed buildings throughout the UK.

Job description:

The right candidate will have good technical detailing and sound experience with heritage and listed buildings, with a well presented portfolio showing preservation and refurbishment of historic buildings.

This role will require leading and being responsible for projects at various work stages, typically stages 2-6. So candidates must have sound knowledge of construction details technical detailing and contract administration experience. Candidate must also be capable of operating independently, to manage their own workload whilst working within a small team.

Requirements:

• Around 5 years of professional experience working on conservation or heritage listed residential projects in the UK
• Excellent technical ability with a strong focus on RIBA stages 2-6, proven ability to deliver on-site and good knowledge of UK building regulations
• Ability to produce technical packages independently
• Experience and / or interest in classical / traditional styles of architecture
• Good software ability, and if not already proficient then open to working in ArchiCAD – where full training will be provided
• Dynamic, ambitious, and passionate individuals who can balance a large workload independently with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Genuine passion for high quality design and classical architecture
• Hand-sketching ability and a creative flair a bonus

About the company:

This is small niche conservation practice, based in central London, who work hard but are rewarded equally for this.

They have team days, and where some travel just outside of London will be required for the project (during the workday and all fees will be paid by the studio) they also encourage learning and socials together. As a practice, they have worked on some of the UK’s most notable heritage projects, and all share a passion for conservation and preservation, working predominantly on listed buildings. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join this group of talented designers and add countless gorgeous designs to your portfolio while growing alongside a renowned studio with wonderful and hard-working peers.

One last thing…

If you fit the criteria of all skills, characteristics, and software knowledge, for this Conservation Architect role; please apply below and attach your CV and a portfolio with detailed samples of work detailed to this role. In addition, if you have a friend or colleague who you know is looking for a similar role; refer them over to us and take great advantage of our referral scheme as mentioned below.

Article25 is our registered charity of choice. Refer someone for this job and we will give them and you £150. Of course, we can also pay the £300 directly to you for you to spend or donate where you would like.

Karen Rothwell

Karen comes from a design background and has been immersed in the property and construction industry for the past 5 years. From design and technical production, to onsite experience, this broad experience allows her to spot and match individuals skillset with client requirements for their growing teams, to create a winning situation for both sides.

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