Working within the historic environment requires a particular sensitivity — balancing the aspiration for change and development with the responsibility to protect and enhance what makes a place special.

At Architecture Social, we partner with heritage planning consultancies, conservation-focused architecture practices and specialist advisory firms working on listed buildings, conservation areas and projects affecting designated heritage assets across London and the wider South East. Our clients regularly brief us on their need for Town Planners who combine rigorous policy knowledge with a genuine understanding of heritage significance and townscape character. We maintain active shortlists to ensure that when these specialist roles emerge, the best candidates hear about them first.

What Our Clients Typically Ask For:

• Town Planners experienced in preparing listed building consent applications and heritage impact assessments
• Professionals skilled in advising on conservation area appraisals, management plans and character assessments
• Candidates confident negotiating with local authority conservation officers and Historic England on sensitive planning matters
• Planners with strong knowledge of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and NPPF heritage policies
• Individuals experienced in preparing statements of significance, heritage justification reports and settings assessments
• Professionals who advise on the adaptive reuse and conversion of historic buildings while respecting their character and significance
• RTPI members with a genuine passion for the historic environment and experience representing clients at planning committees and heritage forums

If your planning expertise helps unlock the potential of heritage sites while safeguarding their character, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social:

Heritage planning is a specialist discipline, and our service is designed to reflect that. When you register, we take time to understand your casework experience, your sector interests and where you want your career to develop. You are placed on our priority shortlists for heritage and conservation planning roles, and you will hear about relevant opportunities before they are publicly advertised. Our process is confidential, informed and genuinely candidate-first.

How to Apply:

Send us your CV along with a brief note about your heritage planning experience and professional interests. Our team will review your profile and contact you personally as soon as a suitable opportunity arises.