Associate Heritage Consultant

SLR Consulting; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life and income insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease

25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Cardiff seeks an experienced Associate Heritage Consultant to join their Archaeology & Heritage team. This role involves leading heritage inputs on diverse projects, preparing technical reports, and providing strategic advice across the planning lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience in UK heritage consultancy with a strong knowledge of planning policies. The position offers flexible, hybrid working and a range of benefits, including a competitive salary and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering UK heritage consultancy projects.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation relating to heritage.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead heritage input on projects from feasibility through to planning.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and advice.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, and client relationships.

Skills

Assessing heritage significance

Technical report preparation

Project management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

CIfA membership or working towards it

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

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

Culture & Inclusion

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

If this Associate Heritage Consultant role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.