Conservation Architect

At Purcell’s London Studio, we are looking for a talented and passionate Conservation Architect to join our team working on the conservation and creative reuse of iconic and historically significant buildings in the UK. Current projects include the Royal Observatory Greenwich, The Royal Ballet and Opera, and the Bank of England. We seek architects with excellent conservation and design skills, and an enthusiasm for work of the utmost quality.

• Conduct condition surveys and produce conservation design solutions
• Prepare planning and listed building consent applications
• Produce technical design drawings and specifications
• Supervise construction and manage continuity of the conservation programme
• Coordinate and manage a multidisciplinary team through RIBA stages 3‑5

• ARB Part 3 qualified with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an architect in a UK‑based practice
• Experience on conservation projects across RIBA Stages 3‑5
• Ability to contribute to high‑quality conservation design and produce well‑communicating reports and presentations
• Proven capacity to manage workload in relation to design and construction programmes
• Good understanding of UK Building and Planning regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Well‑organised, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to work and projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Accredited Conservation Architect (RIBA CA/SCA and/or AABC) or ambition to become accredited
• Experience on conservation projects across RIBA Stages 0‑2 and 6‑7
• Project management and contract administration experience
• Proficiency in Revit and NBS

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working (minimum 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Sabbaticals
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Subscription fees
• Company day‑out events
• Volunteering scheme
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities

Please email a copy of your CV and portfolio (referencing job code P0070
) to . Include details of your right to work in the United Kingdom and an available start date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, transparent and welcoming team. At Purcell, we celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership and are dedicated to equal opportunity and diversity in all aspects of employment. We encourage all interested candidates, regardless of whether they meet every requirement, to apply.