Architect

Currently recruiting for an Architect for a well-established, award-winning Chartered Architectural Practice with an established presence across the South Coast. Based from their Hove studio, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of around 10 architects and designers, working on some of the region's most prestigious conservation, heritage and high-end residential projects. Our client are receptive in their search and could look at anyone from a recently qualified Architect up to Senior Architect, as long as they have some Heritage experience.

The successful Architect will work closely with the Studio Director, a RIBA Conservation Accredited Architect, supporting the delivery of a growing portfolio of listed buildings, retrofit and conservation-led schemes. The role combines the refurbishment of a retained historic building with a new-build 220-bedroom hotel incorporating restaurants, bars and leisure facilities. Other projects include the refurbishment of a Grade II listed Community building and the transformation of a Grade II* listed private residence overlooking Clapham Common into a luxury family home featuring a two-storey basement, swimming pool and gym.

Alongside these flagship conservation projects, the practice continues to deliver award-winning work across high-end residential, commercial, education, defence (MOD), industrial and mixed-use developments, providing excellent project variety and long-term career progression.

The appointed Architect will play a key role in delivering projects across all RIBA Stages, from early feasibility through to technical design and construction. This role would suit an Architect with experience of listed buildings or heritage projects, or someone with a genuine passion for conservation who is keen to develop their expertise further, with support towards professional conservation accreditation available.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary (£40,000 - £55,000 DOE).
Bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Hybrid and flexible working policy
Excellent career progression within a growing studio
Opportunity to work on nationally recognised conservation and heritage projects
Support towards Conservation Accreditation for the right candidate
Modern central Hove office, located moments from the seafront within a vibrant collaborative workspace.
Holiday allowance and additional company benefits to be discussed at interview stage

Architect Overview

Lead projects through feasibility, concept design, planning, technical delivery and on-site stages (RIBA Stages 0-7) subject to seniority
Work on a range of conservation-led, listed building, retrofit and high-end residential projects, alongside wider commercial and public sector developments.
Assist in the refurbishment and adaptation of historic buildings, balancing conservation principles with contemporary design solutions.
Produce feasibility studies, planning applications, Listed Building Consent submissions and tender information.
Prepare and oversee detailed technical drawings and specifications.
Ensure design quality, technical accuracy and compliance with Building Regulations, planning policy and heritage requirements.
Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants and statutory bodies.
Work primarily in Revit, with BIM methodologies used across the practice.
Architect Requirements

ARB Registered Architect.
Experience working on listed buildings, conservation, heritage or high-end residential / commercial projects highly desirable.
A genuine interest in conservation and historic buildings, with the ability to make considered technical and design decisions.
Experience across multiple RIBA Stages, from early design through technical delivery.
Strong technical detailing and problem-solving abilities.
Revit experience preferred
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Live within a commutable distance of Hove 3 days a week

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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