Professional occupations

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Architect

Architects design new buildings and spaces and work on existing structures. Architects can create a solution to clients' building requirements, giving advice on materials, techniques and costs and drawing up specifications for work appropriate to the building’s history and character.

Architects liaise between client, contractor and relevant authorities.

Architects can work towards accreditation through RIBA and can register on ARB.

For more information on a career as an Architect, please visit the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) website. You can read more about registration on the Achitects Registration Board (ARB) website.

Building Surveyor

Building Surveyors provide strategic and detailed advice on property and construction projects including individual design and construction solutions; appropriate maintenance regimes and recommendations for repairs.

Surveyors can work towards accreditation through RICS.

For more information on a career as a Building Surveyor, please visit the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) website.

Engineer

Structural Engineers advise and assist on structural aspects of plans and designs.

They need to appreciate how a building was constructed, the way it works, i.e. how mass and wind loads are transferred through the structure into the ground.

Engineers can work towards accreditation through the Conservation Accreditation Register for Engineers (CARE).

For more information on a career as an Engineer, please visit the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) and Institute of Structural Engineering (IStructE) websites.

Conservator

Conservators are entrusted to conserve, repair and preserve all the fundamental elements of historic buildings – linking arts, science, history and craft. Conservators cover: wood; stained glass; metalwork; monuments; sculpture; wall & floor tiles; stone/wall paintings; textiles; paintings; gilding & decorative surfaces; ceramics & glass and books.

Conservators can work towards accreditation through ICON.

For more information on a career as a Conservator, please visit the Institute of Conservation (ICON) website.