Senior Architect (Heritage and Conservation) - Lake District

Job details

Posted Thursday 26 February 2026
Location Cumbria
Job type Permanent
Reference 1933
Recruiter Name Paul Chappell

We are recruiting a senior architect with ambition, energy, and a strong background in conservation and heritage. This is a rare chance to step into a key leadership role, with the potential to take a controlling stake in the business and be part of succession planning.

The successful candidate will:

  • Bring fresh ideas and vision to grow the practice.
  • Potentially lead or support another office in a major city.
  • Work on high-profile conservation and heritage projects locally and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct condition surveys, statements of significance, and heritage impact assessments.
  • Design sensitively within historic contexts.
  • Contribute to the strategic growth of the practice.
  • Collaborate with directors and associates on varied projects.

About You

  • 8–10 years post-Part 3 experience in conservation and heritage.
  • Experienced in surveys, statements of significance, and heritage impact assessments.
  • Able to design sensitively for historic environments.
  • Ambitious, enthusiastic, and ready to take a leadership role.
  • Ideally have membership of AABC (Register of Architects Accredited in Building Conservation) and SPAB (The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings)

Why This Role?

  • Succession Opportunity: Potential to buy into the business and secure a long-term leadership role.
  • Varied and Challenging Work: Projects range from local heritage buildings to city-based developments.
  • Collaborative Culture: Supportive, high-performing team.
  • Professional Growth: Lead the practice’s expansion and influence its future.

Apply Now via 9B Careers to take a pivotal role in shaping the future of a thriving heritage-focused practice.