Senior Heritage Consultant
Senior Heritage Consultant – Shaping heritage-led solutions across complex, high-impact projects. SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people‑first culture.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant to join our expanding Archaeology & Heritage team, delivering projects across a wide range of sectors including renewables, infrastructure, regeneration and development. This role offers flexible, hybrid working, with a preference for Bristol, Cardiff, London or Southampton. You’ll play a key role in delivering and growing SLR’s heritage services, leading a portfolio of projects while supporting the development of our regional presence.
Responsibilities
- Leading and delivering a range of historic environment and heritage projects.
- Managing project programmes, budgets and client relationships.
- Providing expert advice on heritage constraints and opportunities to inform design and planning.
- Preparing high‑quality heritage reports, including Desk‑Based Assessments and ES chapters.
- Designing and managing archaeological investigations and mitigation strategies.
- Supporting business development, including proposals and client engagement.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomes.
- Working closely with colleagues across planning, environmental and engineering disciplines on complex and rewarding projects, with opportunities to contribute to the team’s strategic growth.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
- Company pension.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life, income, and travel insurance.
- Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
- Flexible, hybrid and agile working.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays.
- Buy or sell leave options.
- Core working hours.
- Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Support for mental health, stress, and menopause.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience delivering UK heritage or archaeological projects across a range of sectors.
- Strong understanding of UK planning policy, heritage legislation and guidance.
- Proven project management and client‑facing experience, including financial oversight.
- Experience preparing technical reports and managing desk‑based and field investigations.
- A relevant heritage, archaeology or related degree (or equivalent experience).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- A proactive approach to business development and collaborative working.
Culture & Inclusion
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we will be happy to support you.
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