Principal Heritage Consultant

Company: Jobtailor
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

Overview

Collaborating with clients and design teams around the UK and internationally

Management and QA of archaeological fieldwork programmes and archaeological subcontractors

Defining and developing the scope, programme, and design of heritage works

Providing technical advice to clients and internal teams

Preparing and contributing to EIA screening and environmental statements, heritage statements, desk-based assessments, and written schemes of investigation

Assessing heritage constraints to influence design development

Delivery of medium to large scale projects on time and to budget

Consultation and liaison with heritage stakeholders and client project teams

Production of fee proposals and providing technical inputs on tenders

Requirements

  • Strong background in the knowledge of the UK’s historic environment
  • Relevant Masters level, or higher qualification in archaeology or considerable experience in the commercial archaeological sector
  • Working knowledge of the planning process (including EIA) and relevant environmental / heritage legislation, policy and guidance
  • Knowledge of the consenting process for listed buildings and scheduled monuments
  • Full, clean UK driving license and Health and Safety awareness
  • Member of the Institute for Archaeologists at least at Associate level or above of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA)
  • Experience in a commercial consultancy environment
  • Capable of working under pressure with the ability to meet critical deadlines

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Hard Skills

  • Management Of Archaeological Fieldwork Programmes
  • Preparation Of Environmental Statements
  • Assessment Of Heritage Constraints
  • Production Of Fee Proposals
  • Technical Advice Provision

Soft Skills

  • Collaboration With Clients And Design Teams
  • Ability To Work Under Pressure
  • Meeting Critical Deadlines

Certifications & Qualifications

  • Full Clean UK Driving License
  • Health And Safety Awareness

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Posted: July 16th, 2026