A well-established Cambridge architecture practice is hiring a Conservation Architect to join its heritage team. A deep conservation portfolio built up over decades, strong listed building and consented works experience, and a varied programme that keeps the work interesting across sectors.
You’ll work on live conservation and heritage projects from initial assessment through to delivery, bringing specialist understanding of historic buildings, planning policy and listed building consent processes.
The Conservation Architect role, day to day:
- Working live conservation projects across the RIBA stages, from feasibility through to on-site delivery.
- Preparing heritage assessments, statements of significance and conservation plans.
- Securing listed building consents, working with conservation officers and heritage stakeholders.
- Producing detailed design and technical packages for sensitive historic fabric.
- Engaging with clients, contractors and craftspeople across live schemes.
- Contributing to the practice’s broader design and conservation culture.
What we’re looking for in this Conservation Architect:
- ARB registered, RIBA Part 3 qualified. SPAB Scholarship, IHBC or RIBA Conservation Register accreditation is a plus.
- Several years of UK post-qualification experience with a focus on conservation and heritage work.
- Strong grounding in listed building consent and planning policy for historic environments.
- Confidence working across design, technical and contract stages.
- Clear communicator, comfortable with conservation officers, clients and craftspeople.
- Interest in the full lifecycle of historic building projects, from research through to on-site delivery.
Why this Conservation Architect role in Cambridge is worth a look:
- A heritage portfolio with substantial depth, including work on institutional, civic, and residential historic environments.
- A design-led practice with technical and sustainability credentials across the wider portfolio.
- The chance to work on complex, sensitive sites with the resources of an established studio behind you.
- Cambridge as a base, with easy regional reach and strong architectural context on the doorstep.
Conservation Architect in Cambridge employer: Konker
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