Archaeological and Heritage Consultant | Expression Of Interest

Stantec; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Archaeology and Heritage Consultant to join their collaborative team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects related to water, highways, and infrastructure, providing essential technical advice and reports. You'll engage with clients and stakeholders, ensuring the preservation of Britain's rich heritage while contributing to sustainable development. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of archaeology and heritage consultancy.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Discounts

Flexible Working Arrangements

Pension Scheme

Competitive Salary

Holidays

Industry-leading Training

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Several years of professional consultancy experience in archaeology.
• Strong understanding of legislation and planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical advice and reports for planning consent.
• Prepare technical documents and conduct site assessments.

Skills

Report Writing

GIS

Archaeological Fieldwork

Risk Analysis

Stakeholder Consultation

Education

Membership at CIfA (Associate level)

Degree in Archaeology or related field

Tools

GIS Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

The Opportunity

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 their next career opportunity 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 role involves delivering technical advice and reports, focusing on water, highways, and infrastructure clients.

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

As an Archaeology and Heritage Consultant, you will provide advice, risk analysis, and research for schemes requiring planning consent or permitted development. Responsibilities include guiding clients and colleagues, preparing technical documents such as Screenings, Technical Advice Notes, Desk-Based Assessments, Setting Assessments, and Environmental Impact Assessments. Tasks involve reviewing HER data, digital datasets, preparing figures, site walkovers, archive visits, reviewing aerial photographs and LiDAR, 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 will be a highly motivated individual passionate about Britain's archaeology and heritage, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, planning policy, and guidance.

You should have several years of professional consultancy experience, excellent report-writing skills, and ideally GIS experience. Archaeological fieldwork experience and membership at the Associate level or above with CIfA are required. A complete, clean UK driving license is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close-knit team with a friendly and collaborative environment.
• Growth: We're expanding across the UK, and we want you to be part of it!
• Awards: Recognized as the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work at the 2024 NCE awards, and among the top 10 most sustainable companies globally.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts, and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great Projects: Leading projects in water, infrastructure, and residential sectors, with significant UK Water Frameworks for AMP8.
• Industry-leading training and professional development opportunities.

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About Stantec

With over 31,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents, Stantec has been working in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy communities. Our solutions focus on technical excellence, market insights, and creating a better tomorrow, supporting economic and environmental sustainability.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We aim to build an inclusive, supportive work environment that attracts and develops top talent.

If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't perfectly match, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to making the recruitment process accessible and support adjustments as needed. Please contact careers.UK@[domain].com for assistance.