Cambridge, UK
Conservation architect
at Caroe Architecture
Caroe Architecture is looking for a conservation architect to join its practice in Cambridge, UK.
Caroe Architecture Ltd, based in London and Cambridge, is dedicated both to the care and conservation of historical places and to the creation of innovative new buildings and enhancements. Our expertise ranges from ecclesiastical settings to complex urban, educational and cultural environments. We currently have live project work involving both new design and conservation for Cambridge University Colleges, York Minster, St Paul’s Cathedral and a wide variety of other interesting Grade I and II listed buildings, including industrial heritage such as the Taylor’s Bellfoundry site in Loughborough.
We are looking for an architect with enthusiasm and experience in working with historic buildings to join the team in our Cambridge office. You will be a qualified architect with two to eight years’ UK technical and project experience post-Part 3 qualification. Previous work on historic buildings is desirable. Conservation accreditation from either the AABC or RIBA schemes an advantage.
Summary of role requirements:
- qualified architect registered with the ARB with a minimum of two year’s relevant UK project-running experience post-Part 3 qualification
- overall to have robust technical skills, to be able to take projects through all RIBA project stages as the job-runner with a sensitivity towards and delight in historic buildings, and with a proven enthusiasm for high quality design and construction
- an excellent command of English, both written and spoken
- demonstrable experience and interest in historic buildings is desirable; and an advantage if coupled with AABC or RIBA conservation accreditation
- AutoCAD proficiency
- good presentation skills (Photoshop and InDesign) desirable
- good modelling skills (SketchUp and/or other 3D-modelling packages) desirable
- proven knowledge of UK building industry and building regulations
- good organisational and communication skills
Please submit your CV and samples of your work, no more than five sides at A3, and a maximum of 5MB using the ‘apply’ link below.
Caroe Architecture Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.