Archaeological and Heritage Consultant | Expression Of Interest

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an Archaeological and Heritage Consultant to join their team in Reading. The role involves delivering technical advice and producing reports for infrastructure projects, requiring strong consultancy experience and excellent report-writing skills. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Several years of consultancy experience in archaeology.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Archaeological fieldwork experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and produce reports for various infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site visits and manage archaeological fieldwork.
• Consult with stakeholders on evaluation and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Report Writing

Risk Analysis

GIS

Consultancy Experience

Education

CIfA membership at Associate level or above

Relevant degree in archaeology or heritage

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Archaeological and Heritage Consultant | Expression Of Interest, Reading

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23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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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 team in Reading or Bristol offices (other southern England offices may also be considered). The consultant will deliver technical advice and reports, focusing on water, highways, and infrastructure clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global firm specializing in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consultancy expanding in the UK. You will work within professional, collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams, aiming to deliver world-class solutions. You will provide high-quality historic environment consultancy advice and produce technical documents for schemes of various scales.

Your responsibilities include providing advice, risk analysis, research, and preparing documents like 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 report writing.

Under senior guidance, you will also consult with stakeholders to discuss evaluation and mitigation strategies and manage archaeological fieldwork with subcontractors.

About You

You are highly motivated, passionate about Britain's archaeology and heritage, and well-versed in relevant legislation and planning policy. You have several years of consultancy experience, excellent report-writing skills, and ideally GIS experience. Archaeological fieldwork experience is essential, and you should be a CIfA member at the Associate level or above. A full UK driving license is required.

Why Join Us?

Our People Culture: A close-knit, friendly, and collaborative environment.

Growth: Be part of our UK expansion journey.

Awards: Recognized as the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work at the 2024 NCE awards, among others.

Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts, and more.

Flexible working arrangements and engaging projects in water, infrastructure, and residential sectors.

Industry-leading training, development, and professional subscriptions.

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About Stantec

With over 31,000 employees across 450 locations worldwide, Stantec has been serving UK clients for over 150 years. We focus on planning, designing, delivering, and managing infrastructure to support sustainable and prosperous communities.

Our solutions translate clients’ visions into valued consents and efficient designs, addressing current challenges while aiming for a better future, supporting clean growth and economic transformation.

Stantec is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We promote an inclusive, accessible work environment and encourage applicants to apply even if their experience doesn’t perfectly match the role. For support or accommodations, contact [emailprotected].