Heritage Conservation Lead (Architectural) & Planning

Clarecoco; Ireland; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clare County Council invites applications for the post of Executive Architectural Conservation Officer. The role centres on protecting architectural heritage, providing expert advice on planning applications and strategies, and delivering conservation projects for the County.

You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams, work closely with councillors and stakeholders, ensure value for money, maintain health and safety compliance, and contribute to policy development.

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural conservation and its role in planning.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience coordinating with councils and stakeholders.
• Strong reporting, presentations, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Irish planning legislation and statutory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Advise on architectural heritage and conservation provisions.
• Develop conservation policies and promote heritage.
• Lead staff and manage budgets.
• Provide expert input on planning applications and decisions.
• Collaborate with national bodies and agencies on conservation matters.

Skills

Heritage conservation

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Budget management

Health & safety

Interpersonal communication

Policy development

Education

NFQ Level 8 – built environment

NFQ Level 8 – historic built environment major

NFQ Level 9/10 – historic built environment

Five years’ relevant experience

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Clare County Council invites applications for the post of Executive Architectural Conservation Officer. The role centres on protecting architectural heritage, providing expert advice on planning applications and strategies, and delivering conservation projects for the County.

You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams, work closely with councillors and stakeholders, ensure value for money, maintain health and safety compliance, and contribute to policy development.