Call for applicants
The RIBA Conservation Register| enables those looking to commission work on heritage buildings to find architects with the specific skills and experience they require, encompassing all aspects of historic building conservation, repair and maintenance.
The Register has three levels of membership, which also provide an incremental process of accreditation for those who are in the early phases of establishing their careers in building conservation. These levels are:
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Specialist Conservation Architect (SCA)
Suitable for those working on historic buildings of outstanding national importance, such as Grade I and II* listed buildings (Grades A and B+ in Northern Ireland) or scheduled monuments, and with highly specialist skills in one or more aspects of conservation. Recognised by English Heritage for grant-aid purposes.
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Conservation Architect (CA)
Suitable for those working on regionally important historic buildings such as Grade II listed structures (Grades B1 and B2 in Northern Ireland), and buildings in sensitive historic environments.
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Conservation Registrant (CR)
Suitable for those working on the repair, maintenance, alteration and refurbishment of heritage buildings, for example unlisted buildings in conservation areas, locally important historic buildings and the general pre-1919 building stock.
Please see the RIBA Conservation Register Handbook for further information:
The deadline for this application round has been extended to Monday 16 April. The next round will open on 1 July and close on 30 September.
Applications for SCA and CA level must include:
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Detailed CV (max 4 pages)
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Summary (between 300 - 500 words per dossier) of the effectiveness of your role in the conservation process
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Demonstration of individual decision-making cross-referred to the ICOMOS guidelines
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12 pages maximum supporting evidence per dossier - this can include relevant extracts from reports, drawings, photographs etc.
Applicants for SCA and CA level should enclose three hard copies of their application material.
The application fee for each of the three levels is:
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SCA - £150.00 (incl VAT)
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CA - £120.00 (incl VAT)
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CR - £60.00 (incl VAT)
The annual registration fee for each of the three levels is:
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SCA - £150.00 (incl VAT)
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CA - £120.00 (incl VAT)
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CR - £60.00 (incl VAT)
ARB-registered architects who are not RIBA members will pay an additional annual administration fee of £135.00 (incl VAT).
If you are interested in applying to join the RIBA Conservation Register please complete the application form below:
Please return this by post, with a cheque to cover the relevant application fee, to:
Conservation Registrar
Royal Institute of British Architects
66 Portland Place
London W1B 1AD
Please contact conservation.register@riba.org| for further information.