Heritage Architect - Conservation & Reuse

Penguin Recruitment; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Professional development

Personal development

Highly competitive salary

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Architect to join a RIBA chartered practice in Lichfield. The role focuses on heritage and conservation projects across public and private sectors, with responsibilities from inception to completion.

You'll work on listed building consent, survey historic fabric, and collaborate with design teams, contractors and specialists. ARB registration and UK Part 3 are required, with a passion for conservation.

Qualifications

• ARB registered architect with UK practice experience.
• Experience on heritage and conservation projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent drawing and design skills.
• Desirable: contract administration experience.
• Willing to progress towards AABC or RIBA Conservation accreditation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Live within a commutable distance to Lichfield.

Responsibilities

• Deliver heritage and adaptive reuse projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare listed building consent applications.
• Survey historic fabric and produce technical design packages.
• Work with the design team on day-to-day project information.
• Liaise with main contractors and sub-contractor teams.

Skills

ARB registered

Heritage/conservation experience

Excellent drawing and design skills

Excellent communication and organising

Desire to work towards accreditation

Live within commutable distance to LI​

Strong passion for heritage buildings

Education

RIBA Part 3 qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Architect to join a RIBA chartered practice in Lichfield. The role focuses on heritage and conservation projects across public and private sectors, with responsibilities from inception to completion.

You'll work on listed building consent, survey historic fabric, and collaborate with design teams, contractors and specialists. ARB registration and UK Part 3 are required, with a passion for conservation.