Conservation Expert

Designation: Conservation Expert

Reporting To: Team Leader / Project Director

Project: Appointment of Third-Party Quality Control Agency

Qualification & Experience Requirement

The Conservation Expert shall possess:

• Graduate Degree in Archaeology / Architecture or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction supervision, quality control, restoration, conservation, rehabilitation, or renovation of heritage structures/sites.

Job Description – Conservation Expert

• Monitor and ensure quality compliance of heritage, restoration, and conservation-related works.
• Conduct inspections of heritage-sensitive structures, ghats, temples, and traditional architectural works.
• Review restoration methodologies, drawings, and conservation procedures adopted by contractors.
• Verify quality and suitability of conservation materials such as stone, lime mortar, timber, and traditional finishes.
• Ensure compliance with ASI guidelines, conservation standards, and approved specifications.
• Identify defects, damages, poor workmanship, and non-conformities during execution.
• Recommend corrective and preventive measures for preservation of heritage assets.
• Review material test reports and quality assurance records related to conservation works.
• Submit inspection reports, compliance notes, and recommendations to the Authority.
• Assist in final quality certification and preservation of cultural and heritage structures.
• Ensure environmental and cultural sensitivity during execution of works.
• Provide technical guidance on heritage conservation and restoration practices.