Conservation Architect

Up to £56,000

Full-time, permanent

Job Overview

A Conservation Architect is required to deliver bespoke private residential and heritage-led projects in London and across the UK. Suitable for an ARB-registered architect with at least five years' post-qualification experience, the role covers all RIBA stages and combines design development, technical detailing, client engagement and project delivery, with a focus on traditional construction, conservation principles and high-quality residential architecture.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead projects across all RIBA work stages

• Produce detailed technical drawings and specifications

• Manage client relationships throughout project delivery

• Coordinate consultants, contractors and project stakeholders

• Monitor programmes, budgets and technical compliance

You will take ownership from concept through to completion, working independently and within multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include maintaining design quality, managing resources and ensuring compliance with UK planning and building regulations.

Skills & Experience Required

• ARB-registered architect with at least five years' post-qualification experience

• Residential and heritage project delivery experience

• Strong traditional construction and technical detailing knowledge

• Experience across all RIBA work stages

• Contract administration and building contract knowledge

You will need strong communication, organisation and workload management skills, with confidence engaging clients and consultants. ArchiCAD knowledge is beneficial, alongside a willingness to learn new digital tools.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £56,000

• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Discretionary Christmas leave and paid overtime

• Hybrid working after successful probation

• Professional memberships and life insurance

Additional benefits include an employee assistance programme, project trips, sketching sessions, social events and charity fundraising activities.

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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