Conservation Architect

IT Staff - Executive Search; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (Dublin/Trim)

Contract extensions up to 3-4 years

Impact on conservation of landmarks

Job summary

IT Staff - Executive Search in Ireland is recruiting two Architects to join a government agency responsible for Dublin’s iconic buildings. You’ll lead conservation, refurbishment, fit-out and maintenance projects on landmark state-owned structures.

You’ll collaborate with specialist craftspeople, produce high-quality AutoCAD drawings and contract documentation, and drive projects from concept to completion in the office and on-site.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-graduation experience, including project/site management.
• Strong design and drawing skills, with proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Passion for historic buildings and conservation work.
• Conservation experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Leading conservation, refurbishment, fit-out, and maintenance projects on landmark State-owned buildings.
• Collaborating with specialist craftspeople on historic joinery, plasterwork, and metalwork.
• Producing high-quality AutoCAD drawings and contract documentation.
• Driving projects from concept through to completion, both in the office and on-site management.
• Working with a design team to safeguard and reimagine Ireland’s treasured structures.

Skills

Project management

Design skills

Drawing skills

Team collaboration

Historic buildings passion

Education

Postgraduate qualification in building conservation

Experience with historic buildings

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Architects (x2) – Conservation Projects | Dublin URGENT

Shape the Future of Ireland’s Past

IT Staff is excited to be recruiting two Architects to join a major Irish government agency responsible for some of the nation’s most iconic buildings. From Dublin Castle to the Custom House, the Four Courts, the National Museum of Ireland and more, this is a rare chance to make a lasting impact on Ireland’s architectural heritage.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days will be the same. You’ll be:

• Leading conservation, refurbishment, fit-out, and maintenance projects on landmark State-owned buildings.
• Collaborating with specialist craftspeople on historic joinery, plasterwork, and metalwork.
• Producing high-quality AutoCAD drawings and contract documentation.
• Driving projects from concept through to completion, both in the office and on-site management.
• Working alongside a skilled design team to safeguard and reimagine some of Ireland’s most treasured structures.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years’ post-graduation experience, including project/site management.
• Strong design and drawing skills, with proficiency in AutoCAD.
• A genuine passion for historic buildings and an eagerness to contribute to their conservation.
• Conservation experience is a real advantage.

Education & Experience

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A postgraduate qualification in building conservation and/or at least 2 years’ experience working with historic buildings, monuments, or protected structures.

Extra Points If You Have:

• Experience on public or government buildings.
• Hands-on involvement in building conservation projects.
• A proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and deliver results.

Why Apply

• Contract length: Initial 1-year contract with extensions up to 3–4 years.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options available (Dublin or Trim base).
• Balance: 37.4 -hour work week, Monday to Friday.
• Impact: Your work will directly shape the conservation of some of Ireland’s most important cultural and historic landmarks.

Interested

This is your chance to combine your architectural expertise with a deep cultural mission. If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.