Location: On site / Oxford, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Architecture | Architecture
Salary: Negotiable Salary
We are recruiting for a conservation architect to join our Oxford studio. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a top AJ100 practice renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy. The successful candidate will evidence keen attention to detail and high-quality examples of work submitted with their applications. You will need to be able to display a can‑do attitude, willingness to learn and understanding of Purcell’s projects and culture.
Purcell is an award‑winning employee‑owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 350 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Proudly ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year.
Collaboration is central to our employee‑ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee‑owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.
It is our distinctive employee‑owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.
Our benefits package includes
* Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
* Annual leave increasing with long service
* Life assurance
* Study sponsorship with paid study leave
* Employee assistance programme
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Virtual GP service
* Company day out
* Enhanced learning & development opportunities.
Skills and Qualifications
* Building Conservation experience is essential, with proven technical competence undertaking condition surveys and specifying conservation repair works
* Part 3 qualified with UK‑based practical experience
* AABC/ RIBA CA or SCA accreditation is highly desirable. Candidates who are not yet accredited must have demonstrable technical conservation experience and a commitment to achieving accreditation in the near future.
* Philosophical understanding of building conservation and an interest in building history
* Excellent design and drawing skills, competent in technical detailing
* Proven project running experience, with good client‑facing communication skills
* Strong understanding of UK Building and Planning regulations
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proficient using AutoCAD and NBS
* Proficient use of Revit would be desirable, but is not essential
* BIM Conservation experience would be desirable, but is not essential
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you’re enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.
When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name — we don’t require full or birth names at this stage.
We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.
As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.
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