Conservation Architect

Hunter Dunning Limited

Conservation Architect

Salary

Up to £56,000

Location

London, England

Job Type

Not specified

Overview of the Role

A Conservation Architect job is available in London, working on bespoke private residential and heritage-led projects across the UK. The role offers involvement across all RIBA stages, combining design development, technical detailing, client engagement and project delivery, with responsibility for projects from concept through to completion.

Practice & Project Information

This established practice delivers residential, heritage and masterplanning projects across the UK. Work includes new-build private homes, sensitive refurbishments, listed building projects and larger urban design schemes, with a focus on contextual design, technical quality and carefully considered detailing.

Key Responsibilities

Lead architectural projects across all RIBA stages, maintaining design quality and technical accuracy

Produce detailed technical drawings and specifications in line with UK regulations

Manage client relationships and provide clear communication throughout project delivery

Coordinate consultants, contractors and project stakeholders

Manage project programmes, resources and agreed budgets

Contribute to design development with strong attention to context, detailing and client requirements

Required Skills and Experience

Qualified Architect with at least 5 years post-qualification experience

Strong technical knowledge of residential construction and traditional building methods

Experience delivering projects across all RIBA stages

Good understanding of UK planning policy, Building Regulations and construction systems

Experience in contract administration, building contracts and procurement routes

Strong communication and organisational skills; working knowledge of ArchiCAD beneficial

Benefits and Package

Up to £56,000, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas leave, paid overtime, professional memberships, employee assistance programme, project trips and social activities, hybrid working with three office days after probation, and life insurance.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.

Apply Section

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. All applications are handled in strict confidence.

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