Amberley Museum has received funding from the DCMS Museum Estate and Development fund to restore the historic Bagging Shed.
Plans have reached RIBA stage 3 and we are now seeking a Conservation Architect to take the lead on this project, through RIBA stages 4, 5, 6 & 7. The Conservation Architect will obtain Scheduled Monument consent and Planning Permission, ensure Building Regulations are submitted and manage the construction contract.
The Conservation Architect will issue formal instructions and certify the work of the contractor. They will also oversee any revisions to the scope of the works throughout the duration of the project.
Further information on the project and how to apply is available at https://www.amberleymuseum.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
or by contacting the Museum: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk
Amberley Museum has recently received an award from the DCMS Museum Estate and Development Fund administered by Arts Council England to carry out essential works to the Bagging Shed, a Scheduled Monument that consists of;
• the Museum Shop and Admissions area
• an area known as the 'Railway Siding' - a timber-clad, tin-roofed entrance following the line of the original railway
• the Kiln Floor, an area in front of the 19th century No.1 Kilns
A 2022 Condition Survey of the Bagging Shed confirmed that roof and wall repairs, along with urgent stabilisation work are required in the next two years to protect the historic wooden structure and prevent collapse.
The first stage of procurement is completion of a PQQ