Architect

  • Talent Forte
  • City, Birmingham
  • Jul 23, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description


Architect / Architectural Assistant - Conservation Specialist


Location: Midlands (minimum 3 days/week in office)

Salary: 35,000 - 50,000 depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
We're supporting a leading conservation architecture practice in Birmingham that's looking to hire either a qualified Architect (Part 3) or a strong Part 2 Assistant with meaningful experience in heritage-led projects.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to some of the UK's most culturally significant buildings - including listed properties, scheduled monuments, and ecclesiastical or civic structures - within a well-established and values-led team.

What you'll be doing:

  • Working on a variety of historic building projects across the Midlands and wider UK
  • Supporting or leading across RIBA stages, particularly technical detailing and planning
  • Engaging with heritage consultants, planning officers, and project teams
  • Producing high-quality design and technical drawings using AutoCAD (Revit desirable)


What we're looking for:

  • UK-based candidate with permission to work in the UK

Either:

  • A Part 3 qualified Architect with strong conservation experience
  • High standards of education either from a UK university or to have passed the relevant exam to allow your qualifications to be ARB equivalent
  • Or a Part 2 Assistant with hands-on heritage experience and intent to pursue Part 3
  • Experience on listed buildings (Grade I / II) , monuments, or Conservation Areas
  • Prior experience at a conservation-led practice
  • AutoCAD proficiency essential, Revit desirable

What's on offer:

    • Long-term opportunity with a respected practice
    • Stable workload across varied, meaningful projects
    • Supportive, knowledgeable senior team
    • Salary range: 35,000 - 50,000, depending on level and experience

    To apply:
    Send your CV along with a brief summary of your conservation experience. Portfolio can be shared at second stage.