Senior Heritage Consultant

About the role

An award-winning architectural and heritage consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant to join its London team. The practice covers historic buildings, conservation projects and contemporary design, and the role involves leading heritage consultancy projects, contributing to business development and mentoring junior team members.

Key responsibilities

• Lead heritage consultancy projects across London and the South East, giving specialist advice, guidance and advocacy.
• Prepare conservation management plans, heritage impact assessments, statements of significance and capacity analysis.
• Carry out archival research, desk-based assessments and on-site analysis of historic building fabric.
• Support architectural projects within the practice alongside work for external clients.
• Prepare fee proposals, tenders and bids, and build relationships with clients, architects, engineers, conservation officers and Historic England.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines and workloads, and mentor junior team members.

Required profile

• Degree-level qualification in architectural history, archaeology, building conservation, building surveying, town planning or a related discipline.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in heritage consultancy or a related field.
• Proven track record of leading heritage projects and giving specialist advice.
• Good working knowledge of current national and local planning legislation, policy and guidance.
• Experience working with architects, engineers and statutory stakeholders; experience mentoring junior staff is an advantage.

Required skills

• Archival research, historic building analysis and report writing.
• Fee proposals, tenders and bid preparation.
• Advantageous: GIS software, heritage planning or environmental sustainability experience, membership of IHBC or CIfA, and a UK driving licence.

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of three days in the office and up to two days from home.
• Annual leave increasing with length of service, life assurance and sabbaticals.
• Study sponsorship and paid study leave, enhanced learning and development.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP service, season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Professional subscription fees covered and a company day out and volunteering scheme.