Associate Heritage Consultant

SLR CONSULTING; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced family leave policies

Job summary

SLR CONSULTING is seeking an experienced Associate Heritage Consultant to join their Archaeology & Heritage team in Bristol. This role involves leading heritage input on diverse projects, from feasibility through to planning and delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK heritage consultancy, expertise in preparing technical reports, and the ability to manage client relationships. SLR values flexible, hybrid working and offers competitive rewards including 25 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Clear experience in delivering UK heritage consultancy projects.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation relating to heritage.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead heritage input on projects from feasibility through to planning and delivery.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports (heritage statements, impact assessments and EIA chapters).
• Manage project budgets, programmes, and client relationships.
• Support business development, including proposals and networking.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues.

Skills

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 progressing to full membership)

Education

Relevant degree (or equivalent experience)

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