Grade 1 Conservation Architect - Ireland
- Location London
- Type Permanent
- Salary £DOE
- Ref 1349555
Senior / Associate Level, Permanent, Conservation
Job Summary
RIAI Grade 1 Conservation Architect Dublin is an opportunity for an experienced conservation professional to join an award-winning architectural practice in Dublin within the Architecture sector. The role focuses on conservation, heritage and adaptive reuse projects, supporting the continued expansion of the practice’s specialist conservation services. This strategic senior appointment offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership across historic buildings while working closely with multidisciplinary teams. You will contribute to conservation strategies, heritage advice, planning submissions and project delivery while supporting the continued growth of the conservation portfolio. The position will suit an experienced Registered Architect with RIAI Grade 1 Conservation Architect accreditation seeking a permanent senior or associate level appointment within a collaborative and established practice.
About the Company
The practice is a well-established, award-winning architectural business with a strong reputation across Ireland. It is investing in the continued growth of its conservation offering and is seeking an experienced professional to lead and develop this specialist service. The successful candidate will work alongside architecture, planning, sustainability, BIM, interiors and urban design teams, providing expert conservation advice across a varied portfolio of heritage and adaptive reuse projects. This appointment has been created to strengthen technical capability while supporting business development and long-term conservation growth.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the practice conservation service offering while providing technical leadership across specialist heritage commissions
- Expand the conservation project portfolio through technical expertise client relationships and successful project delivery
- Lead conservation projects involving Protected Structures Architectural Conservation Areas and historic buildings from appraisal through completion
- Prepare conservation reports statements of significance architectural heritage impact assessments and detailed condition surveys
- Provide specialist advice on repair restoration adaptive reuse and sensitive interventions using appropriate traditional methods
- Support planning submissions statutory consultation heritage strategies client presentations fee proposals and wider business development opportunities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams while mentoring junior colleagues and strengthening conservation knowledge across the practice
Skills & Experience Required
- RIAI Grade 1 Conservation Architect accreditation together with Registered Architect status within Ireland is essential
- Demonstrated senior architect associate or associate director experience delivering conservation and adaptive reuse projects successfully
- Strong knowledge of Irish conservation legislation planning policy statutory processes and heritage planning documentation requirements
- Excellent understanding of historic fabric building pathology traditional construction techniques and appropriate repair methodologies
- Strong written communication skills with experience producing technical reports conservation documentation and heritage assessments
- Confident client facing professional capable of managing consultant teams programmes fees and senior stakeholder relationships effectively
- Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD would be beneficial alongside an interest in growing conservation services
Salary & Benefits
- Salary £DOE
- Permanent position
- Senior / Associate package dependent on experience
- Flexible working arrangements including an early finish at 1.30pm every Friday
- Professional subscriptions paid including RIAI and RIBA membership fees
- CPD training support pension VHI benefits Cycle to Work scheme and generous annual leave
Who Is This Role Ideal For?
This opportunity is suited to an experienced conservation architect looking to take a strategic leadership position within an established architectural practice. It will appeal to professionals who enjoy working across heritage, conservation and adaptive reuse projects while influencing technical standards and service development. Candidates seeking a collaborative multidisciplinary environment with responsibility for mentoring colleagues, supporting business growth and delivering specialist conservation expertise will find this position particularly rewarding. The role also offers an excellent opportunity for those wishing to shape the future direction of a growing conservation portfolio within Ireland.
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. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.
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