Associate Architect - Conservation Experience

Carrington West; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural consultancy in London seeks an experienced Associate Architect to lead significant conservation projects. You will mentor a talented team and manage client relationships while ensuring the successful delivery of projects. The ideal candidate should possess post-qualification experience in the UK and an understanding of UK regulations. This role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Employee benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced development support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead large-scale projects confidently.
• Experience in Heritage projects preferred.
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead national significance projects from concept to completion.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships at senior levels.
• Oversee and mentor a team ensuring collaboration.

Skills

Leading multi-million-pound projects

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Experience in conservation architecture

Understanding of UK Building and Planning Regulations

Commercial awareness

Education

Post-qualification experience in the UK

Tools

Revit/BIM

Job description

Associate Architect - Conservation Background

Up to £65,000 + excellent benefits | Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)

Few opportunities give you the chance to shape history – this one does.

You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team proudly working on a prestigious project, one of the UK’s most significant heritage sites. As an Associate Architect, you’ll lead multi‑million‑pound projects, inspire a talented team, and play a key part in delivering projects of national importance.

You'll also guide the studio’s strategic growth, working closely with senior stakeholders, clients, and consultants.

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine design leadership, team development, and meaningful heritage impact – we’d love to hear from you.

About the team

We are an award‑winning, employee‑owned architectural and heritage consultancy with over 300 professionals across multiple global offices. Collaboration, inclusion, and innovation sit at the heart of our culture. We deliver outstanding conservation and contemporary design projects alike.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead national significance projects from concept to completion.
• Manage client, stakeholder relationships at senior levels.
• Oversee and mentor a team of architects and assistants, ensuring collaboration and excellence.
• Support business development and help secure new opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic studio growth and long‑term planning.

What you’ll bring

• Post‑qualification experience in the UK.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑million‑pound projects confidently.
• Strong leadership, client management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in conservation architecture or heritage projects.
• Excellent understanding of UK Building and Planning Regulations.
• NEC4 contract experience.
• Commercial awareness and experience in project financial management.
• Understanding of Revit/BIM (not essential but advantageous).
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance – you must have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years.

Why join this team

Career development is embedded in our culture. Everyone has a personal progression plan with proven opportunities to develop. Our ethos is highly collaborative, and you’ll work on a variety of projects – from prestigious conservation work to vital building upgrades and security enhancements.

What’s in it for you

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 from home.
• Generous annual leave increasing with service.
• Great employee benefits.
• Season ticket loans, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and volunteering opportunities.
• Enhanced learning, development, and career progression support.

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in preserving one of the UK’s most important landmarks while shaping your own leadership journey. If you’re an experienced Associate Architect ready to make an impact on people, projects, and heritage.

Are you interested? Reach out to Adam on the details below:

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