Job Description
**Architect Conservation Position**
Our client, a major Irish Government Agency, is responsible for the conservation and maintenance of over 100 State-Owned Heritage Buildings in Dublin.
The successful candidate will work on conservation projects with a direct labour force, managing day-to-day maintenance and undertaking projects in specialist craft areas.
The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in building conservation and/or 2 years of experience in conservation project management.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Design Team Leader in the delivery of assigned projects
- Preparing Statutory Submissions, including Planning Permission, Fire Safety Certificate, and Disability Access Certificate
- Preparing feasibility studies, reports, preliminary design concepts, and presentation drawings
- Assisting the Design Team Leader in the preparation of a detailed programme for the design of the project
- Carrying out site visits, site surveys, and evaluations
- Preparing developed scheme designs for client presentation and planning approval
- Assisting the Design Team Leader to develop the design within the approved brief, budget, and timeframe
- Developing Tender Documents and inputting into the Procurement Process
- Co-operating with the PSDP and the PSCS
- Ensuring that all drawings, specifications, schedules, or other documents necessary for the construction contract are completed and fully co-ordinated
- Administering construction contracts, including supervision of site construction and carrying out of Assigned Certifier role
- Managing Design Teams from project inception to completion
- Providing general advice to the Government, public Agencies, and Clients on architectural, conservation, maintenance, design, construction, and related matters
- Assisting in Building Appraisals and development of client brief
- Complying with relevant legislative codes, latest trends, and public procurement requirements
**Key Requirements:**
- Postgraduate qualification in building conservation
- 2 years of experience in conservation project management
- Proficient in AutoCAD for the production of contract documentation
- Experience working on public buildings and/or buildings with government function
**Contract Details:**
- Initial contract period: 3-4 years
- 37-hour week, Monday to Friday
- Hybrid options available
We are seeking a highly skilled Architect Conservation professional to join our team. If you have the necessary skills and experience, please forward your most recent CV for review.