Hall Black Douglas are seeking an experienced Conservation Architect to assist in the development and delivery of our Conservation Portfolio.
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 success of projects, such as Bank Buildings, St Comgalls and Tropical Ravine, we are currently delivering a diverse portfolio of projects including:
Palm House Botanic Gardens: Conservation Management Plan
All Saint’s CoI Antrim: Stone Repairs to Grade A listed Tower (Stage 4)
Dominican Church Drogheda: Conversion to Library (Stage 1)
5-7 Mount Charles: Conversion of 3 terrace houses into Mitchell Institute for QUB (Stage 2)
Former Townsend Street Presbyterian: New home and rehearsal space for Ulster Orchestra (Stage 2)
Re-imagining of Shankill Parish Lurgan: interior reconfiguration and external public space (Stage 4)
Ballycastle Museum: Conservation and Extension (Stage 2)
Ballycairn Presbyterian: New foyer/welcome space, accessible design (Stage 3)
Strand Cinema and Arts Centre: refurbishment and reinvention (On site)
St Clares Convent Newry: Reuse as social Housing (On site)
Govanhill Baths Glasgow, Phase 2: Conservation and reuse as community hub. (Stage 3)
As a practice we 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. Earlier this month Monaghan Peace Campus, an NZEB project, was awarded the RIAI Awards for Public Building and Universal Access.
We make sure to celebrate project successes as an office. Last year our whole studio attended the RSUA Design Awards Gala evening and in June all staff enjoyed a Friday afternoon on a Taste of Belfast tour.
Who we are looking for:
The role is ideally suited to a motivated architect who wishes to develop both their career and the work of the practice in conservation, within a supportive flexible studio based environment. We are looking for an architect who has successfully delivered conservation projects to a high technical standard and is eager to develop their career. We welcome applications from those at various stages of their career.
The architect should have ideally gained Conservation Accreditation and be able to contribute to projects at a senior level on day one. However we would welcome applications also from those who are able to demonstrate, through their CV and portfolio, that they have the equivalent experience.
An appreciation of both heritage and contemporary architectural design would be of worth, due to the nature of our practice’s work, however, the desire and ability to work as part of a wider architectural team is key.
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. Dependent 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:
RIBA Conservation Architect or Specialist Conservation Architect
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 01 August 2025.
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