The Role
The Graduate Architectural Heritage Researcher will work in the Conservation Office of the Architects Department conducting detailed research on the architectural heritage of the county which consists of historic buildings and modern structures of significance, as well as character analysis of towns and villages.  The Graduate will report to the Senior Executive Architectural Conservation Officer, or such other designated person(s) as may be assigned from time to time.  The key focus of the role will be to undertake independent historic research on specific properties and areas to produce background research reports, statements of significance, and identify curtilage boundaries. 
 
Review of Existing Fingal Record of Protected Structures (RPS)

• Historic/background research on individual properties
• Production of Statements of Significance for individual Protected Structures
• Drafting of Curtilage Maps (& where appropriate identify lands that form the Attendant Grounds)
• Inputting of data into new RPS database
• Catalogue existing Section 57 Declarations for Protected Structures

• Analysis of Surviving Historic Designed Landscapes in Fingal
• Themed Surveys (e.g. 17^th and early 18^th century medium to large sized residences, 20^th century architectural heritage)
• Research on potential additions to Record of Protected Structure

• Conducting specific research on historical development and significance of buildings, historic country estates, towns, villages and streetscapes as instructed.   Independently writing and assembling historic building or area reports that outline the special interest of the site or place.
• Identifying the locations of relevant archival materials, and conducting in-person as well as on-line documentary research at relevant institutions and archives.
• Undertaking on-site analysis and photographic surveys of buildings and areas.
• Writing assessments of significance.
• Reviewing and updating the character analysis of towns and villages.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website