Conservation Architect

Job Overview
Conservation Architect role in London working on residential and heritage projects across all RIBA stages. The role suits an experienced architect with strong technical and conservation knowledge, leading schemes from concept to completion across refurbishments, listed buildings and bespoke new-build homes.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead projects across all RIBA stages
• Maintain design and technical quality standards
• Produce detailed drawings and specifications
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and stakeholders
• Manage programmes, budgets and delivery timelines

You will take ownership of project delivery while maintaining clear communication with clients and the wider team. The role also includes contributing to design development with a strong contextual and technical approach.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Architect with minimum five years post-qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of traditional and residential construction
• Experience across all RIBA stages
• Knowledge of UK planning and building regulations
• Experience in contract administration and procurement

Working knowledge of ArchiCAD is preferred, or willingness to learn. You should be confident working independently and collaboratively across multiple projects.

Salary & Benefits

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas
• Paid overtime
• Professional memberships covered
• Hybrid working after probation
• Life insurance and employee assistance programme

About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.

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