Conservation Architect

Architecture co; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage architecture firm based in the UK seeks an experienced Conservation Architect to join their team. This role focuses on delivering award-winning conservation and heritage projects while working with significant buildings. Responsibilities include managing project teams, ensuring all designs meet compliance standards, and contributing to high-quality design outcomes. The ideal candidate will be an ARB-registered Architect with strong conservation experience and skills in AutoCAD and Revit. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

£40,000 - £48,000

2 days working from home

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with relevant experience.
• High quality conservation design experience required.
• Ability to manage workload in relation to design programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive conservation-focused design on cultural projects.
• Manage project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Skills

ARB-registered Architect

Experience with conservation projects

AutoCAD proficiency

Revit/NBS skills

Good communication skills

Education

2+ years' post-Part 3 UK experience

Accredited Conservation Architect (RIBA CA/SCA and/or AABC)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Conservation Architect Job in Bermondsey, London

A new Conservation Architect job is now available! Join a multi-disciplinary team delivering award-winning heritage and conservation projects alongside high-quality contemporary design. This role is ideal for an experienced Architect passionate about working with historic and listed buildings.

Our client is a specialist in heritage-led architecture, known for combining design excellence with deep respect for cultural significance. Their portfolio spans restoration, adaptive reuse, and sensitive new build projects, working across prestigious sites in the UK and abroad.

Role & Responsibilities

• You will play a key role in driving and delivering conservation-focused design, working on significant cultural and public sector projects with broad consultant teams.
• Work closely with consultants, heritage specialists, and clients
• Manage project teams, mentoring junior staff
• Oversee technical design, detailing, and compliance with regulations
• Undertake contract administration and on-site coordination
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and client presentations.

Required Skills & Experience

• ARB-registered Architect with 2+ years' post-Part 3 UK experience
• Experience working on conservation projects across RIBA Stages 3-5
• Ability to contribute to high quality conservation design
• Ability to contribute to well-communicating reports and presentations
• Ability to manage workload in relation to design and construction programmes
• A good understanding of the UK Building and Planning regulations
• Software proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit/NBS skills are very desirable
• Well organised, proactive and enthusiastic in approach to work and projects
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Ideally be Accredited Conservation Architect (RIBA CA/SCA and/or AABC) or an ambition to become accredited
• Experience working on conservation projects across RIBA Stages 0-2 and 6-7
• Project management and contract administration experience isn't essential but beneficial.

What you get back

• £40,000 - £48,000
• 2 days working from home per week & flexible working hours
• Growth within the practice, including training and development
• 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days with service
• Life assurance
• Yearly bonus
• Pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care vouchers
• Optional healthcare cash back
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

Apply

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Conservation Architect Job