Senior Conservation Architect

Hunter Dunning; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Senior Conservation Architect to lead projects in Bermondsey, London. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of UK experience, strong technical skills, and a passion for heritage architecture. The role includes mentoring junior staff and managing complex conservation projects, offering flexible working hours and generous benefits, including a yearly bonus and private medical cover.

Benefits

2 days working from home

Flexible working hours

25 to 30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Yearly bonus

Private medical cover

Season ticket loan

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with over 7 years of experience.
• Proven track record delivering heritage or conservation projects.
• Must have worked on RIBA stages 2 to 6.
• Strong technical knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex heritage and conservation projects.
• Manage project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Oversee technical design and compliance.
• Undertake contract administration.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Hand drawing skills

Education

ARB registration

Post-Part 3 UK experience (7+ years)

Tools

NBS

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Hunter Dunning

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City of London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Conservation Architect Job in Bermondsey, London

A new Senior Conservation Architect job is now available! Join a multi-disciplinary team delivering award-winning heritage and conservation projects alongside high-quality contemporary design. This role is ideal for an experienced Architect passionate about working with historic and listed buildings.

Our client is a specialist in heritage-led architecture, known for combining design excellence with deep respect for cultural significance. Their portfolio spans restoration, adaptive reuse, and sensitive new build projects, working across prestigious sites in the UK and abroad.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead complex heritage and conservation projects from early design through to completion
• Work closely with consultants, heritage specialists, and clients
• Manage project teams, mentoring junior staff
• Oversee technical design, detailing, and compliance with regulations
• Undertake contract administration and on-site coordination
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and client presentations.

Required Skills & Experience

• ARB-registered Architect with 7+ years' post-Part 3 UK experience
• Proven track record delivering heritage or conservation projects
• Must have worked on RIBA stages 2 to 6 and have strong technical knowledge
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and NBS
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
• Understanding of UK Building and Planning Regulations
• Hand drawing and graphic presentation skills desirable.

What you get back

• 2 days working from home per week & flexible working hours
• Growth within the practice, including training and development
• 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days with service
• Life assurance
• Yearly bonus
• Private medical cover
• Season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.

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