Conservation Architect - Architecture job in Winchester, Hampshire - £DOE

Conservation and heritage projects, Listed building consent, Historic England liaison **Job Summary** Conservation Architect Job Winchester is a specialist Architecture role focused on conservation and heritage projects. The position is based in Winchester, Hampshire, with work covering listed buildings and conservation area applications. The role will involve leading and supporting projects across all RIBA work stages. You will prepare planning, listed building consent and conservation area applications for sensitive heritage schemes. The successful Conservation Architect Job Winchester candidate will coordinate with clients, consultants, engineers, contractors and specialist craftspeople. You will also attend site inspections and monitor works against conservation best practice. This role suits an ARB-registered Architect with strong UK heritage project experience. It requires technical judgement, planning knowledge and confidence when making informed decisions on site. **About the Company** The hiring practice is involved in conservation, heritage and listed building projects across the UK. Its work requires careful coordination with clients, heritage consultants, structural engineers and specialist craftspeople. The role will involve regular liaison with conservation officers, planning authorities and organisations including Historic England. Project work includes listed buildings, conservation areas and traditional construction details. The practice needs a confident Architect who can support sensitive design decisions across RIBA work stages. You will contribute to projects where historic fabric, technical accuracy and conservation best practice are central. The position offers exposure to detailed heritage work and client-facing project responsibility. **Role & Responsibilities** ^Lead and support conservation and heritage projects across all RIBA work stages ^Prepare planning, listed building consent and conservation area applications for heritage projects ^Coordinate with clients, heritage consultants, structural engineers, contractors and specialist craftspeople ^Liaise with conservation officers, planning authorities and organisations including Historic England ^Produce technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation for conservation project delivery ^Attend site inspections and monitor works to maintain conservation best practice ^Make informed onsite judgements while managing client and contractor relationships **Skills & Experience Required** ^ARB-registered Architect with several years of post-qualification experience in the UK ^Demonstrable experience delivering conservation projects across relevant architectural work stages ^Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation for listed buildings and conservation areas ^Good understanding of traditional construction methods, masonry, timber and lime mortars ^Experience working with historic detailing across heritage and listed building projects ^Strong organisational and project management abilities for conservation project delivery ^Ability to manage clients and contractors while making informed onsite decisions ^AABC accreditation, RIBA Specialist Conservation Register accreditation, or working towards accreditation **Salary & Benefits** ^Salary of £DOE for this Conservation Architect position ^Benefits information has not been specified in the provided role details ^Working pattern has not been specified in the provided role details ^Project exposure includes conservation, heritage and listed building projects ^Role includes involvement across all RIBA work stages **Who Is This Role Ideal For?** This role is ideal for an ARB-registered Architect with strong conservation and heritage experience. It would suit someone confident in listed building consent, planning applications and conservation area work. The successful candidate will understand traditional construction methods and historic building detailing. You should be comfortable coordinating consultants, contractors and specialist craftspeople on sensitive projects. The Conservation Architect Job Winchester role also suits someone working towards AABC or RIBA conservation accreditation. You will need clear judgement, technical accuracy and confidence during site inspections. **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. **Apply** 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. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website. **Referral** Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place into a new job role. Just send us their information and we’ll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they’ve successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions. Conservation Architect job in Winchester – Your Property Recruitment Specialists ( Job Ref:1349545 )