Conservation Architect

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.

This established practice delivers residential, heritage and master planning 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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.