Conservation Architect

Conservation Architect Job in Central London

A growing practice in Central London now has a Conservation Architect job available! With several long-term conservation projects underway, they are looking to add Conservation Architects to the team. Not only does the practice have an incredible work-life balance, but it also offers clear career progression, development, and employee appreciation.

With their projects being featured in several industry and lifestyle publications regularly, the practice's portfolio of projects ranges from beautiful historical buildings and private homes to commercial properties and interiors in the UK and internationally.

Due to office expansion and a growing portfolio in the high-end London market, they now require Conservation Architects or Project Architects with strong experience from stage 4 through to completion to join them on a full-time, permanent basis.

Role & Responsibilities

1. To work on bespoke, high-end conservation and heritage projects throughout London and the UK.
2. Projects are varied and these will include historical buildings, London estates, large country estates, grade-listed buildings, and more.
3. Working across all RIBA stages with an initial focus on stage 4 through to completion.
4. Speaking with and dealing with clients, including site visits and surveys.
5. Carry out project research.
6. Lead and manage small project teams on various conservation projects.
7. Report to the Associate Directors on project progress.
8. Produce high-quality design and technical drawings, with detailed joinery fittings in a traditional style.

Required Skills & Experience

1. Experience in bespoke detailing on traditional, high-end or classical projects.
2. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
3. Must have relevant UK project experience.
4. Part III qualified or Part II qualified with extensive experience from stage 4 onwards.
5. Contract administration and technical knowledge.
6. Passion for classical and traditional architecture.
7. Experience in the preservation and refurbishment of historic buildings.
8. Experience using ArchiCAD would be beneficial but not essential; full training will be provided.

What you get back

1. Salary of £38,000 - £50,000 DOE.
2. 21 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and discretionary leave over Christmas.
3. No staff are expected to work overtime, but if offered, they will pay this at an increased rate.
4. Employee assistance programme.
5. The practice offers a variety of workplace activities and groups, such as 'Women in Architecture', Sustainability Working Group, and Historic Buildings Working Group.
6. Professional memberships paid for.
7. Project trips, sketching sessions, social events, and charity fundraising.
8. Flexible working with 3 days per week required in the office.
9. Life insurance.

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Conservation Architect Job in Central London - Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Charlotte Lambert Job Ref: 14603)