Conservation Architect

Job Overview

Conservation Architect job in Brighton with a RIBA Chartered architectural practice, focused on conservation, heritage, adaptive reuse and listed building projects. This role suits an ARB-registered Architect with strong UK conservation experience, confident technical judgement and experience across planning, listed building consent, conservation area applications and technical delivery.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead conservation and heritage projects
• Prepare planning and consent applications
• Coordinate clients and consultant teams
• Liaise with conservation and planning officers
• Produce technical drawings and specifications

Attend site inspections and monitor works to support conservation best practice. You will also contribute to project delivery, technical decision-making and mentoring where appropriate.

Skills & Experience Required

• ARB-registered Architect
• UK conservation project experience
• Listed building and conservation area knowledge
• Traditional construction methods understanding
• Strong technical and site judgement

Experience with masonry, timber and lime mortars would be beneficial. AABC or RIBA Specialist Conservation Register accreditation is desirable, alongside Revit experience where relevant.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Benefits include hybrid working, pension scheme, ongoing CPD, progression opportunities, regular social events and the chance to work on specialist conservation and heritage projects.

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.

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