Conservation Architect

Passionate about conservation? Hall Black Douglas are seeking an experienced Conservation Architect to assist in the development of our growing Conservation work.  Hall Black Douglas have developed a reputation over 30 years for both conservation and sensitive contemporary interventions within listed and heritage building settings. Building on the recent success of projects, such as Bank Buildings, we are delivering a diverse portfolio of projects from the Strand Cinema and Arts Centre to the home of the Ulster Orchestra at the former Townsend St Church.
 
Hall Black Douglas have been transforming the spaces and communities in which we work for over thirty years. We seek to make a positive contribution designing considered spaces for living, working, wellbeing, learning, gathering and celebrating. People are at the heart of everything we do.

We value a considered approach to design and a desire to meet and exceed clients aspirations.  This relies upon motivated architects working together and aligned with our ethos. As a byproduct of a job well done, many of our projects have received architectural awards. A highlight from last year was receiving RSUA/RIBA Regional Design Awards for two Conservation led projects, Bank Buildings and St Comgalls Community Hub, with our whole office in attendance at the RSUA Design Awards Gala evening.

Who we are looking for:

The role is ideally suited to a self motivated architect who wishes to develop both their career in conservation and the work of the practice within this sector. We are looking for an architect who has successfully delivered conservation projects to a high technical standard and is willing to take personal responsibility for their work, within a supportive studio based environment. The architect should have ideally gained conservation accreditation (RIBA/RIAI) or have applied for or be able to demonstrate through their CV and portfolio that they have the experience to achieve accreditation within 12 months.

An appreciation of both heritage value and contemporary architectural design would be of value due to the nature of our practices’ work, however the desire and ability to work as part of a wider architectural team is essential.

You would be joining a team of twenty people, working on a wide variety of interesting projects across multiple sectors: including but not limited to: Community, Health, Culture, Leisure and Residential. We have successfully delivered NZEB and BREEAM Excellent projects and as part of our ongoing tailored CPD for all staff now have qualified Passive House designers within the practice. Dependant on experience we expect staff to both mentor or be mentored within the practice.

We would encourage applications for this permanent role from those that meet the requirements below:

Essential Criteria:
ARB or RIAI Registered Architect
Demonstration of architectural presentation, design and technical understanding
Demonstration of conservation philosophy and technical understanding

Desirable Criteria:
Either RIBA Conservation Architect / RIBA SCA / RIAI Grade 1, 2 or 3
In depth conservation knowledge
Demonstrated Communication Skills
Experience of Historic Building Condition Reports, Stone Surveys and Measured Surveys
Experience of producing Heritage Impact Assessments and Conservation Management Plans
Proven competency in the delivery of high quality architectural/conservation projects
Demonstration of professional conservation training/development post qualification
Production of detailed Construction Drawing and Specification Packages 
Contract Administration of Completed Projects at Construction Stage (UK/Ireland)
Experience of UK or Ireland Contracts
Demonstrated architectural design skills
UK/EU Driving Licence
 
Please submit a written CV and Sample Portfolio (6–10 pages) in PDF Format to:
admin@hallblackdouglas.co.uk by 2.00pm Friday 21 March 2025.