Conservation Architect

Overview of the Role

Conservation Architect job in Winchester, Hampshire. This role is focused on conservation and heritage projects, including listed buildings and conservation area applications. The position involves work across all RIBA stages, with responsibility for planning, listed building consent, technical documentation, site inspections and coordination with project teams.

This established practice works on conservation, heritage and listed building projects. Projects require careful coordination with clients, consultants, engineers, contractors, specialist craftspeople, conservation officers, planning authorities and organisations including Historic England. The role involves sensitive design decisions, technical accuracy and conservation best practice.

• Lead and support conservation and heritage projects across all RIBA work stages
• Prepare planning, listed building consent and conservation area applications
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, engineers, contractors and specialist craftspeople
• Liaise with conservation officers, planning authorities and Historic England
• Produce technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Attend site inspections and monitor works against conservation best practice

• ARB-registered Architect with several years of post-qualification experience in the UK
• Experience delivering conservation and heritage projects
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation for listed buildings and conservation areas
• Understanding of traditional construction methods, masonry, timber and lime mortars
• Experience working with historic detailing on heritage or listed building projects
• AABC accreditation, RIBA Specialist Conservation Register accreditation, or working towards accreditation

Salary is £DOE. Benefits and working pattern have not been specified. The role offers involvement in conservation, heritage and listed building projects across all RIBA work stages.