Project Architect – Heritage Conservation

OCP Architects; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OCP Architects, a Sydney-based practice, seeks a senior Project Architect with strong heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse experience. You will lead projects from inception through documentation, construction and completion, coordinating clients, engineers and authorities while mentoring junior staff.

Based in Sydney, the role focuses on managing heritage projects across NSW, including site assessments, conservation methodologies and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Registration as an Architect in Australia or eligibility for registration
• Approximately 5+ years of professional architectural experience
• Demonstrated experience in heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse
• Practical knowledge of traditional building materials and conservation techniques
• Experience preparing conservation documentation, specifications and schedules of works
• Strong construction-stage and contract administration experience

Responsibilities

• Managing heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse projects across all project stages
• Undertaking detailed site inspections, condition assessments and investigations of existing and historic building fabric
• Developing appropriate conservation methodologies and practical repair solutions
• Preparing architectural drawings, specifications, schedules of conservation works and other technical documentation
• Managing tender and construction-stage services, including contract administration
• Reviewing contractor methodologies, samples, shop drawings and site works
• Coordinating clients, heritage consultants, structural engineers, services consultants, contractors and approval authorities
• Managing project programmes, budgets, deliverables and overall project performance
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior architects and graduates
• Contributing to the ongoing technical standards, project systems and day-to-day operation of the practice

Skills

Heritage conservation

Project management

Contract administration

Client coordination

Communication

Job description

Project Architect – Heritage Conservation

Working closely with the Directors and the heritage team, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of significant heritage projects across Sydney and NSW. This is a senior, hands-on role for an architect with strong experience in heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse, confident managing projects from inception through documentation, construction and completion.

Key responsibilities

• Managing heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse projects across all project stages
• Undertaking detailed site inspections, condition assessments and investigations of existing and historic building fabric
• Developing appropriate conservation methodologies and practical repair solutions
• Preparing architectural drawings, specifications, schedules of conservation works and other technical documentation
• Managing tender and construction-stage services, including contract administration
• Reviewing contractor methodologies, samples, shop drawings and site works
• Coordinating clients, heritage consultants, structural engineers, services consultants, contractors and approval authorities
• Managing project programmes, budgets, deliverables and overall project performance
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior architects and graduates
• Contributing to the ongoing technical standards, project systems and day-to-day operation of the practice

About you

• Registration as an Architect in Australia, or eligibility for registration
• Approximately 5+ years of professional architectural experience
• Demonstrated experience in heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse
• Practical knowledge of traditional building materials and conservation techniques, ideally including sandstone and masonry conservation, lime mortars, roofing, leadwork, timber and historic building fabric
• Experience preparing conservation documentation, specifications and schedules of works
• Strong construction-stage and contract administration experience
• Confidence undertaking site inspections and resolving technical issues during construction
• A sound understanding of NSW heritage legislation, conservation principles and recognised best-practice approaches
• Strong client, consultant and contractor coordination skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About us

Established over 40 years ago, OCP Architects is a Sydney-based architectural practice specialising in heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse. We work across some of NSW's most significant heritage buildings and precincts, providing specialist architectural and heritage services from early strategic advice and conservation planning through to detailed documentation, contract administration and on-site delivery. Our long-standing clients include major universities, government agencies, local authorities, churches, institutions and private organisations. Our portfolio encompasses State Heritage Register-listed buildings, railway and transport heritage, sandstone buildings, churches, civic buildings, educational institutions and major historic precincts.