Associate Director - Built Heritage

Hardgate Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary planning consultancy in London seeks an Associate Director specializing in Built Heritage. The role involves leading complex projects, mentoring colleagues, and managing client relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 8 years of consultancy experience in heritage. This position offers a competitive salary of £50-65k DOE, plus a bonus and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus of up to 10%

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years' consultancy experience in heritage, archaeology, or built heritage.
• Proven ability in business development and client-facing consultancy.
• Strong track record in delivering heritage assessments and EIA contributions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire colleagues on project deliverables.
• Oversee business development and key client relationships.
• Deliver technical excellence and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Technical writing

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - Built Heritage

London · £50-65k DOE

Working with an environmental led, multi-disciplinary planning consultancy, your role as a built heritage professional will be to work in conjunction with archaeological colleagues to further develop the Historic Environment team out of their London office. Our client are an excellent employer who are growing strongly, this growth offers opportunity. Approachable and open, the culture is warm and you are a name and not a number. The Historic Environment team is well led by an engaging leader who believes in letting people do what they do best to deliver without being micro-managed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire colleagues, ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects.
• Build influence with clients, stakeholders, and planning authorities, becoming a go-to advisor for heritage consultancy.
• Shape our future growth by identifying opportunities, winning work, and developing innovative strategies.
• Deliver technical excellence through robust heritage advice, fieldwork strategies, and creative solutions tailored to client needs.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, strengthening the capability and reputation of the heritage team.

What you'll be doing

• Leading business development (internal and external) and managing key client relationships.
• Overseeing projects: from design and delivery to financial performance.
• Acting as a trusted technical guide and providing clear, consistent advice across diverse disciplines.
• Leading fieldwork projects and supporting planning/consent applications.
• Mentoring colleagues, reviewing outputs, and supporting the professional growth of the team.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in archaeology, cultural heritage management, architecture, heritage conservation, or a closely related field.
• 8+ years' consultancy experience across all aspects of heritage (archaeology and built heritage).
• Proven ability in business development and client-facing consultancy.
• Strong track record of delivering heritage assessments, EIA contributions, and competitive tenders.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programmes.
• Resourceful, innovative, self-motivated, and willing to travel when required.
• Public Inquiry/appeal experience (desirable, not essential).

Remuneration

With a competitive salary and a bonus of up to 10%, the benefits offered are on a par with any large competitor.

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