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We are seeking a Heritage Consultant to join our London and southeast regional team, to be based in London. We are seeking candidates who can work as part of a regional team and undertake both independent and collaborative project work mostly within the region, although some longer distance travel and overnight stays may be occasionally necessary.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work under the supervision of a designated line manager within the Heritage Consultancy team
  • Provide heritage advice and guidance to our internal teams and our clients in accordance with local, regional and national heritage planning policy
  • Undertake the research and assessment of historic buildings and sites and compose rigorous analytical reports
  • Manage small-scale projects independently
  • Prepare fee proposals for potential projects
  • Contribute to larger bids
  • Contribute to the work of the regional and wider Heritage Consultancy team and practice
  • Provide expert, informed and practical advice relating to heritage assets for internal and external teams and stakeholders
  • Undertake desk-based and archival research as needed
  • Conduct on-site, non-intrusive site investigations, including building recording, photographic survey and visual analysis
  • Prepare competent, clear, and well written documents, including: Heritage Impact Assessments, RIBA Stage 1 & 2 Heritage Statements, Conservation Management Plans & Gazetteers, Archaeological desk-based Assessments and associated advice, Conservation area, character area, townscape or other area based appraisals & management plans, Historic Building Recording, Environmental Statement Chapters
  • Prepare project fee proposals
  • Help prepare public engagement events and contribute to the preparation of project bids as needed

Requirements:

  • At least three years of demonstrable experience of working as a successful heritage consultant in a commercial environment
  • Masters degree (or higher) in a heritage or architecture-related field
  • Experience carrying out archival research and comprehensive significance assessments
  • Experience producing accurate, well written documents
  • Experience managing your own workload and running projects
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to a variety of circumstances and perform to stringent deadlines
  • A can-do attitude
  • Good time management
  • Ability to engage creatively and originally in all aspects of the job
  • Clear, demonstrable understanding of and professional experience with current heritage planning legislation and policy including the National Planning Policy Framework and Historic England guidance, and of the listed building consent process

Nice to have:

  • Experience of costing and budgeting for work
  • Working knowledge of GIS software
  • Membership(s) of professional institutions, such as the IHBC or CIfA
  • A UK driving licence (for travel to remote locations)
What we offer:
  • Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
  • Annual leave increasing with long service
  • Life assurance
  • Study sponsorship with paid study leave
  • Sabbaticals
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Season ticket loans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Virtual GP service
  • Subscription fees
  • Company day out
  • A volunteering scheme
  • Enhanced learning & development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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