Senior Conservation Architect

Hunter Dunning Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in London is seeking a Senior Conservation Architect to lead heritage projects. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of post-Part 3 experience, strong technical knowledge, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. In return, the company offers a competitive salary of £44,000 - £56,000, flexible working options, and numerous benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Yearly bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex heritage and conservation projects from design to completion.
• Work closely with consultants and clients.
• Manage project teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Heritage project management

Technical knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Revit

AutoCAD

UK Building Regulations

Education

ARB registration

Post-Part 3 experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

NBS

Job description

Overview

Senior Conservation Architect job in Bermondsey, London. A multi-disciplinary team delivering heritage and conservation projects alongside contemporary design. Ideal for an experienced Architect passionate about historic and listed buildings.

About the client

Our client is a specialist in heritage-led architecture, combining design excellence with respect for cultural significance. Portfolio includes restoration, adaptive reuse, and sensitive new build projects across the UK and abroad.

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

• £44,000 - £56,000
• 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
• Pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care vouchers
• Optional healthcare cashback
• 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

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Job reference

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