Senior Conservation Architect / Associate

About the role

An established architectural practice in Ireland is looking to appoint an experienced Conservation Architect to join its growing team. The practice covers architecture, conservation and heritage-led projects, with a strong focus on the sensitive repair, adaptation and reuse of historic buildings. This is a senior opportunity to help develop and expand the practice's conservation work.

Key responsibilities

• Lead conservation input across heritage and adaptive reuse projects, from initial appraisal through to site delivery
• Provide specialist advice on repair, restoration and sensitive intervention, and advise on conservation legislation and best practice
• Prepare conservation reports, statements of significance and heritage impact assessments
• Undertake condition surveys and advise on historic building fabric
• Support planning submissions and statutory consultation, and develop repair strategies using traditional materials and methods
• Mentor junior staff and support bids, fee proposals, client presentations and new business
• Collaborate with architectural, planning, sustainability and design teams

Required profile

• RIAI Grade 1 or Grade 2 Conservation Architect accreditation, or equivalent recognised conservation accreditation such as RIBA AABC
• Registered Architect in Ireland, or eligible for registration
• Senior Architect, Associate or Associate Director-level experience
• Strong experience in conservation, heritage, protected structures and adaptive reuse
• Good knowledge of Irish conservation legislation, planning policy and statutory processes
• Experience managing projects, fees, programmes and consultant teams

Required skills

• Strong understanding of historic building fabric, pathology and traditional construction
• Experience preparing conservation reports and heritage impact assessments
• Confident advising clients and design teams at a senior level
• Excellent written, technical and report-writing skills
• Revit and AutoCAD experience is desirable

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave with additional days for length of service
• Pension and employee support benefits
• Professional subscriptions including RIAI/RIBA, CPD and professional development support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Positive team culture, social activities and career progression