Grade 1 Conservation Architect

Job Title

RIAI Grade 1 Conservation Architect

Salary

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Location

Dublin

Job Type

Permanent

Overview of the Role

An opportunity for an experienced RIAI Grade 1 Conservation Architect to join an established architectural practice in Dublin. This senior or associate level position focuses on conservation, heritage and adaptive reuse projects, providing technical leadership while supporting project delivery, planning submissions and the continued growth of the practice's specialist conservation services.

Practice & Project Information

The successful candidate will join an award-winning architectural practice working across conservation, heritage and adaptive reuse projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architecture, planning, sustainability, BIM, interiors and urban design while helping develop the practice's specialist conservation offering.

Key Responsibilities
Lead conservation and heritage projects from appraisal through to completion
Prepare conservation reports, statements of significance, heritage impact assessments and condition surveys
Provide specialist advice on repair, restoration, adaptive reuse and traditional construction methods
Support planning submissions, statutory consultations, heritage strategies and fee proposals
Develop client relationships while contributing to business development and the growth of conservation services
Mentor junior colleagues and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams

Required Skills and Experience
Registered Architect in Ireland with RIAI Grade 1 Conservation Architect accreditation
Senior or associate level experience delivering conservation and adaptive reuse projects
Strong knowledge of Irish conservation legislation, planning policy and statutory processes
Experience producing conservation documentation, heritage assessments and technical reports
Confident managing clients, consultant teams, programmes and project delivery
Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD is beneficial
Benefits and Package

Permanent position with senior or associate level package, flexible working including a 1.30pm finish every Friday, paid RIAI and RIBA subscriptions, pension, VHI benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, CPD support and generous annual leave.

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.

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