Archaeological and Heritage Consultant | Expression Of Interest

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Archaeological and Heritage Consultants to join their dynamic team in Ashford. This exciting role involves delivering high-quality consultancy services on water, highways, and infrastructure projects. You will engage in risk analysis, prepare technical documents, and oversee fieldwork, contributing to sustainable development. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, this opportunity offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. If you have a strong background in archaeology and a desire to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Discounts

Pension Plan

Flexible Working Arrangements

Professional Training

Support for Professional Subscriptions

Qualifications

• Several years of consultancy experience with excellent report-writing skills.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and planning policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical advice and reports for water, highways, and infrastructure projects.
• Consult with stakeholders and oversee archaeological fieldwork conducted by subcontractors.

Skills

Consultancy Experience

Report Writing

GIS Experience

Archaeological Fieldwork

Understanding of Legislation

Education

CIfA Membership (Associate Level or Higher)

Tools

GIS Software

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Archaeological and Heritage Consultant | Expression Of Interest, Ashford

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Ashford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

As we move into AMP 8 and continue with our growth plans across the UK & Ireland, we're interested in hearing expressions of interest from Heritage Consultants seeking new career opportunities in the coming weeks and months.

Stantec UK is looking for an Archaeology and Heritage Consultant to join our teams in Reading or Bristol (other southern England offices may be considered). The role involves delivering technical advice and reports for water, highways, and infrastructure projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global firm specializing in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consultancy. You will work within professional, collaborative, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality historic environment consultancy services, including technical documents for a range of schemes.

Your responsibilities will include providing advice, risk analysis, research, and preparing technical documents such as Screenings, Technical Advice Notes, Desk-Based Assessments, and Environmental Impact Assessments. This involves reviewing HER data, digital datasets, aerial photographs, LiDAR, conducting site visits, and preparing reports.

You will also consult with stakeholders to discuss evaluation and mitigation strategies and oversee archaeological fieldwork conducted by subcontractors.

About You

You are a highly motivated individual passionate about Britain's archaeology and heritage, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and planning policies. You have several years of consultancy experience, excellent report-writing skills, and ideally GIS experience. Archaeological fieldwork experience and a CIfA membership at the Associate level or higher are required. A full UK driving license is essential.

Why Join Us?

Our People Culture: We foster a friendly, collaborative environment.

Growth Opportunities: Join us as we expand across the UK.

Awards & Recognition: Recognized as a leading firm in sustainability and workplace excellence.

• Competitive benefits including salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts, and more.

Flexible working arrangements, engaging projects in water, infrastructure, and residential sectors, industry-leading training, and support for professional subscriptions.

Hear from our employees about life at Stantec in "My Stantec Stories".

About Stantec

With over 31,000 employees across 450+ locations worldwide, we have over 150 years of experience in the UK, delivering sustainable development and infrastructure solutions.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment. If you are excited about this role but your experience differs slightly, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to accessible recruitment processes. For support or adjustments, please contact [emailprotected].