Newly Qualified Architect – Historic Conservation

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RIBA-chartered practice

Diverse heritage projects

Professional development

Career progression

Exposure to conservation and design

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Newly Qualified Architect to join a friendly, RIBA-chartered practice in Oxfordshire. You will contribute to conservation and heritage projects, developing technical and design skills from concept to completion.

You will work within a collaborative team, producing drawings and documentation while applying sustainable design principles to improve the performance and longevity of historic buildings.

Qualifications

• ARB registration and RIBA qualification, or recently achieved professional qualification.
• Experience in UK-based architectural practice, ideally with conservation exposure.
• Interest in historic buildings and sustainable architectural design.
• Strong design and technical abilities with sensitivity to repair/adaptation of historic buildings.
• Experience across project stages from concept to construction.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with ability to produce accurate drawings and details.
• Understanding of UK planning, building regulations and conservation requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills; able to collaborate with clients and consultants.
• Full, clean driving licence and ability to travel within Oxfordshire region advisable.

Responsibilities

• Support projects across RIBA stages from feasibility through to construction.
• Develop creative and sensitive proposals for historic and existing buildings.
• Produce high-quality architectural drawings, technical information and presentation material.
• Assist with conservation, repair, restoration and sensitive adaptation projects.
• Apply sustainable design principles to improve performance of existing buildings.
• Work closely with senior architects, clients, consultants and contractors.
• Assist with planning, listed building and other relevant applications.
• Support project delivery with programmes, specifications and coordination; gain construction-stage experience.
• Develop understanding of conservation principles, planning requirements and technical challenges of historic buildings.
• Take an active role in design development and learning from experienced team members.

Skills

Architectural design

Conservation

Communication

Teamwork

Project coordination

Education

ARB registration

RIBA qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Newly Qualified Architect to join a friendly, RIBA-chartered practice in Oxfordshire. You will contribute to conservation and heritage projects, developing technical and design skills from concept to completion.

You will work within a collaborative team, producing drawings and documentation while applying sustainable design principles to improve the performance and longevity of historic buildings.