Architect

TalentForte Recruitment Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation architecture practice in Birmingham is looking for an Architect or Part 2 Assistant with heritage project experience. The role involves working on significant cultural buildings, supporting project stages, and producing detailed drawings. This is a unique chance to join a values-driven team with a stable workload and opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Long-term opportunity with a respected practice

Supportive senior team

Qualifications

• Part 3 qualified Architect with strong conservation experience or a Part 2 Assistant with heritage project experience.
• High standards of education from a UK university or ARB equivalent qualifications.
• Experience with listed buildings and conservation areas.

Responsibilities

• Working on historic building projects across the Midlands and UK.
• Supporting or leading RIBA project stages, particularly technical detailing.
• Producing high-quality design and technical drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Conservation experience

Education

ARB equivalent qualification from a UK university

Job description

Architect / Architectural Assistant – Conservation Specialist

Location: Midlands (minimum 3 days/week in office)

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
We’re supporting a leading conservation architecture practice in Birmingham that’s looking to hire either a qualified Architect (Part 3) or a strong Part 2 Assistant with meaningful experience in heritage-led projects.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most culturally significant buildings – including listed properties, scheduled monuments, and ecclesiastical or civic structures – within a well-established and values-led team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working on a variety of historic building projects across the Midlands and wider UK
• Supporting or leading across RIBA stages, particularly technical detailing and planning
• Engaging with heritage consultants, planning officers, and project teams
• Producing high-quality design and technical drawings using AutoCAD (Revit desirable)

What we’re looking for:

• UK-based candidate with permission to work in the UK

Either:

• A Part 3 qualified Architect with strong conservation experience
• High standards of education either from a UK university or to have passed the relevant exam to allow your qualifications to be ARB equivalent
• Or a Part 2 Assistant with hands-on heritage experience and intent to pursue Part 3
• Experience on *listed buildings (Grade I / II)**, monuments, or Conservation Areas
• Prior experience at a conservation-led practice
• AutoCAD proficiency essential, Revit desirable

What’s on offer:

• • Long-term opportunity with a respected practice
  • Stable workload across varied, meaningful projects
  • Supportive, knowledgeable senior team
  • Salary range: £35,000 – £50,000, depending on level and experience

  To apply:
  Send your CV along with a brief summary of your conservation experience. Portfolio can be shared at second stage.