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Conservation Architect - Architecture job in Chiswick, London - £50,000 - £55,000

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  • Location London
  • Type Permanent
  • Salary £50,000 - £55,000
  • Ref 14738
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Heritage practice, listed building projects, hybrid flexible working

Job Summary

Conservation Architect job Chiswick is available with an esteemed heritage and conservation practice based in Chiswick, London. This Architecture role focuses on conservation and historic building projects across residential properties, marketplaces, public monuments and places of worship.

The successful candidate will support the London team with detailed drawings, written documentation, client meetings and specialist planning advice. The position includes mentoring junior staff, supporting practice operations and sharing conservation expertise across project teams.

Conservation Architect job Chiswick suits an experienced Architect with strong listed building restoration experience and detailed knowledge of historic design. This opportunity offers hybrid flexible working, study support and involvement in a respected practice with a long-standing heritage reputation.

About the Company

This opportunity is with an established heritage and conservation practice founded in the 1940s. The practice has developed an extensive portfolio across residential properties, marketplaces, public monuments and places of worship. Successful growth has led to three offices and a strong team of conservation specialists.

The London office is now seeking a Senior Conservation Architect to support continued project delivery. The practice offers a collaborative environment focused on heritage quality, technical expertise and specialist conservation knowledge.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Mentor junior staff and assist with day-to-day operations within the conservation practice environment
  • Lead creation and development of detailed drawings and written documentation for conservation projects
  • Attend client meetings across the UK to support project coordination and client communication
  • Share expertise in historical architecture and conservation with colleagues across the wider team
  • Provide specialist advice on pre-application submissions, planning applications and heritage project requirements
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, contractors and specialists throughout conservation and restoration project delivery

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum five years post-qualification experience in UK conservation and historic building projects
  • Strong eye for historic design and thorough understanding of contractual procedures and requirements
  • Experience in historical report writing with strong technical knowledge across conservation project delivery
  • Proven experience in restoration work on listed buildings across UK heritage environments
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Photoshop for technical drawings and presentation related project work
  • Comprehensive knowledge of planning processes and relevant environmental, heritage legislation and guidance
  • CA or SCA RIBA, AABC or equivalent accreditation would be considered desirable
  • Full or Associate Member of the IHBC would be considered desirable for this position

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary offered between £50,000 – £55,000 depending on previous experience and conservation background
  • Annual bonus provided as part of the wider employment and reward package
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day per year of service
  • Study leave allowance provided to support continued professional development and specialist knowledge
  • Book allowance for reference materials supporting heritage research and conservation project delivery
  • Hybrid flexible working arrangements available for the successful candidate

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role is suited to a Conservation Architect with strong experience in historic buildings and listed building restoration. The opportunity will appeal to candidates who enjoy specialist heritage work, detailed documentation and client-facing project delivery.

It is well suited to someone with strong technical knowledge, planning process understanding and conservation report writing experience. Candidates with CA, SCA, AABC or IHBC credentials will be well matched. Conservation Architect job Chiswick offers flexible working, heritage project variety and long-term progression within a respected conservation practice.

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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