Conservation Architect

C S Direkt Events and Exhibitions Pvt Ltd; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Direkt in Delhi NCR specializes in heritage conservation and immersive display projects. The role involves planning, design and installation at ASI-protected and UNESCO sites, ensuring alterations respect historic features while enabling new exhibits.

7–9 years of experience in heritage projects is expected, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and related tools. Travel across India is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Architectural Conservation or Heritage Management, or an equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the Council of Architecture (COA) is required.
• Good knowledge of the AMASR Act, NMA guidelines, ASI conservation policy, and the Venice and Burra Charters that guide heritage conservation.
• Experience at ASI-protected, UNESCO or State Archaeology sites, museums or heritage interpretation projects is highly preferred.
• Be able to prepare accurate measured drawings, maps showing damage or deterioration, and conservation records.

Responsibilities

• Visit heritage sites to inspect their condition, take measurements, prepare drawings and photograph important features.
• Prepare reports explaining the site’s historic importance, its condition and how the proposed work may affect it.
• Check that exhibits, sound and video equipment, lights, cables, structures and fittings do not damage the original building or materials.
• Advise teams on safe fixing methods, weight limits, cable routes and equipment locations.
• Prepare drawings and documents for approvals from ASI, NMA, State Archaeology Departments and other authorities.
• Coordinate with government clients, archaeologists, historians and consultants during design reviews and site inspections.
• Help tender and bid teams prepare heritage-related technical details, proposed work methods and compliance documents.
• Review workshop and installation drawings to check that they follow conservation requirements.
• Monitor site work and check that teams follow approved methods and permissions.
• Advise on adapting historic spaces for galleries, experience centres and visitor facilities while preserving heritage value.
• Help content teams research the site’s architecture, history and importance for visitor experience.

Skills

Heritage conservation

Project coordination

Travel frequently

Education

B.Arch

M.Arch in Architectural Conservation or Heritage Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Agisoft Metashape

RealityCapture

ReCap

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

GIS tools

Job description

CS Direkt https://csdirekt.com/ is a leading experiential design and execution company transforming stories into immersive spaces. Founded in the early 2000s by Sanjeev Pasricha, CS Direkt operates from its headquarters in Delhi NCR. Specializing in Museums, Theme Parks, Light & Sound Projection Mapping Shows, Heritage Installations, Brand Experience Centres, Pavilions, and Large-Scale Exhibits.

What Sets CS Direkt Apart

CS Direkt delivers truly integrated experiential solutions — managing the entire lifecycle of a project from ideation and conceptualization to design development, precision fabrication, technology integration, and final on-ground execution.Renowned for its expertise in immersive storytelling, CS Direkt specializes in projection mapping at heritage, ASI, and UNESCO sites, combining architectural sensitivity with cutting-edge visual technology.Its technical ecosystem seamlessly integrates holographic projection, immersive dome theatres, 7D cinematic experiences, kinetic and interactive installations, advanced AV systems, and customized engineering solutions — creating environments that are both technologically sophisticated and emotionally powerful.

Landmark Government & Heritage Projects:

CS Direkt has been entrusted with prestigious projects by Central and State Government bodies across India, establishing itself as a trusted partner for cultural and institutional storytelling.

Corporate & Brand Collaborations:

Beyond institutional projects, CS Direkt has partnered with leading global and national brands to design and execute immersive brand environments and experiential showcases.

Notable collaborations include: JCB – Experience Centre, Honda – Auto Expo Pavilion, Microsoft – Future Unleashed & Hero Electric – Nationwide Multi-City Rollout.

Why Join CS Direkt

• Opportunity to work on iconic, high-visibility national and heritage projects
• Exposure to immersive technology, experiential design, and large-scale execution
• Work directly with experienced leadership and multidisciplinary experts
• High ownership, fast execution, and impactful decision-making environment
• Be part of projects that shape culture, infrastructure, and brand storytelling at scale

CS Direkt is ideal for professionals who want to build meaningful, high-impact experiential infrastructure and grow in an environment where creativity meets engineering excellence.

Location: Mayapuri Industrial Area, New Delhi, with frequent travel to project sites across India.

Experience: 7–9 years.

What this role involves

• Guide the planning, design and installation of museums, interpretation centres, light and sound shows, and projection shows at heritage buildings, forts and monuments, including ASI-protected and UNESCO sites.
• Help teams add exhibits and equipment while protecting the original building and its historic features.
• Ensure new additions cause as little disturbance as possible, can be removed without damaging the building, and follow the required approvals.

Key responsibilities

• Visit heritage sites to inspect their condition, take measurements, prepare drawings and photograph important features.
• Prepare reports explaining the site’s historic importance, its condition and how the proposed work may affect it.
• Check that exhibits, sound and video equipment, lights, cables, structures and fittings do not damage the original building or materials.
• Advise teams on safe fixing methods, weight limits, cable routes and equipment locations.
• Prepare drawings and documents for approvals from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), National Monuments Authority (NMA), State Archaeology Departments and other relevant authorities.
• Coordinate with government clients, archaeologists, historians and consultants during design reviews and site inspections.
• Help tender and bid teams prepare heritage-related technical details, proposed work methods and compliance documents.
• Review workshop and installation drawings to check that they follow conservation requirements.
• Monitor site work and check that teams follow approved methods and permissions.
• Advise on adapting historic spaces for galleries, experience centres and visitor facilities while preserving their heritage value.
• Help content teams research the site’s architecture, history and importance for use in the visitor experience.
• Keep project reports, approvals and final drawings of completed work organised.

Qualifications and skills

• 7–9 years of experience in heritage conservation, heritage projects or adapting historic buildings for new uses.
• Experience at ASI-protected, UNESCO or State Archaeology sites, museums or heritage interpretation projects is highly preferred.
• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Master of Architecture (M.Arch) in Architectural Conservation or Heritage Management, or an equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the Council of Architecture (COA) is required.
• Good knowledge of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, NMA guidelines, ASI conservation policy, and the Venice and Burra Charters that guide heritage conservation.
• Understand traditional materials such as lime, stone, brick and timber, how they are used and how they respond over time.
• Be able to prepare accurate measured drawings, maps showing damage or deterioration, and conservation records.
• Write clear reports, deliver presentations and coordinate with clients, authorities and specialists.
• Work closely with design, sound and video, lighting, fabrication and site teams.
• Be willing to travel frequently to heritage sites across India.

Additional software and tools preferred

• AutoCAD for measured drawings, condition maps and approval drawings.
• Revit or SketchUp for 3D models of historic buildings and proposed additions.
• Agisoft Metashape, RealityCapture or ReCap for recording heritage structures using photographs or 3D laser scans.
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign for presentations and conservation reports.
• ChatGPT or other AI research tools for historical research, documentation and report drafts.
• Geographic Information System (GIS) tools or Google Earth Pro for site maps and heritage zone analysis.