Conservation Architect

Conservation Architect Job in Bermondsey, London

A new Conservation Architect job is now available! Join a multi‑disciplinary team delivering award‑winning heritage and conservation projects alongside high‑quality contemporary design. This role is ideal for an experienced Architect passionate about working with historic and listed buildings.

Our client is a specialist in heritage‑led architecture, known for combining design excellence with deep respect for cultural significance. Their portfolio spans restoration, adaptive reuse, and sensitive new build projects, working across prestigious sites in the UK and abroad.

You will play a key role in driving and delivering conservation‑focused design, working on significant cultural and public sector projects with broad consultant teams.

• 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.

• ARB‑registered Architect with 2+ years’ post‑Part 3 UK experience
• Experience working on conservation projects across RIBA Stages 3‑5
• Ability to contribute to high quality conservation design
• Ability to contribute to well‑communicating reports and presentations
• Ability to manage workload in relation to design and construction programmes
• A good understanding of the UK Building and Planning regulations
• Software proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit/NBS skills are very desirable
• Well organised, proactive and enthusiastic in approach to work and projects
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Ideally be Accredited Conservation Architect (RIBA CA/SCA and/or AABC) or an ambition to become accredited
• Experience working on conservation projects across RIBA Stages 0‑2 and 6‑7
• Project management and contract administration experience isn’t essential but beneficial.

• £40,000 - £48,000
• 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
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care vouchers
• Optional healthcare cash back
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

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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