Associate Heritage Consultant

Company: SLR CONSULTING
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Shaping places through heritage insight

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Associate Heritage Consultant to join our established Archaeology & Heritage team. Operating across the UK, our team supports projects ranging from individual residential developments to large-scale infrastructure and EIA schemes, delivering high-quality advice across the planning lifecycle.

With offices across the UK and flexible hybrid working, this role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across sectors including the built environment, regeneration and renewable energy.

The Role

  • Leading heritage input on projects from feasibility through to planning and delivery
  • Preparing high-quality technical reports (heritage statements, impact assessments and EIA chapters)
  • Providing strategic advice to clients, architects and internal teams
  • Managing project budgets, programmes and client relationships
  • Supporting business development, including proposals and networking
  • Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues

Rewards & 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

We believe sustainable careers need balance:

  • Flexible, hybrid and agile working
  • 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays
  • Buy/sell leave options
  • Core working hours and flexible arrangements

Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR:

  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About You

We are looking for someone with clear experience delivering UK heritage consultancy projects and a strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation relating to heritage, as well as:

  • Ability to assess heritage significance and impacts of development
  • Experience preparing technical reports and advising stakeholders
  • Project management and commercial awareness
  • Membership of CIfA (Associate or working towards full membership)
  • Relevant degree (or equivalent experience) and full UK driving licence

Desirable:

  • Full MCIfA and/or membership of IHBC
  • Experience in built heritage projects such as listed buildings or conservation planning

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Posted: June 1st, 2026