Heritage Consultant

Walsingham Planning Limited; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsingham Planning Limited in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire invites a knowledgeable Heritage Consultant to join our team. You will work on a varied portfolio of commercial and residential projects, helping grow our heritage consultancy service.

The role covers statements, impact assessments and desk-based assessments, advising clients, and liaising with planning authorities and Historic England. We offer hybrid working, a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have consultancy experience in heritage projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK heritage legislation and planning policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare heritage statements, impact assessments and desk-based assessments.
• Advise clients on heritage and archaeological matters.
• Assess historic buildings, sites and landscapes.
• Collaborate with planning authorities and Historic England.
• Support projects from pre-application to post-consent.
• Help develop client relationships and secure new work.

Skills

Relevant consultancy experience

Heritage legislation & planning policy

Written & verbal communication

Job description

Walsingham Planning is looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Heritage Consultant to join our team in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to help grow our heritage consultancy service while working on a varied portfolio of commercial and residential projects.

About the Role

The role will include:

• preparing heritage statements, impact assessments and archaeological desk-based assessments
• advising clients on heritage and archaeological matters
• assessing historic buildings, sites and landscapes
• working with planning authorities, Historic England and other stakeholders
• supporting projects from pre-application through to post-consent
• helping to develop client relationships and secure new work

Responsibilities

• Preparing heritage statements, impact assessments and archaeological desk-based assessments
• Advising clients on heritage and archaeological matters
• Assessing historic buildings, sites and landscapes
• Working with planning authorities, Historic England and other stakeholders
• Supporting projects from pre-application through to post-consent
• Helping to develop client relationships and secure new work

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with relevant consultancy experience, strong knowledge of UK heritage legislation and planning policy, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Membership of CIfA or IHBC would be desirable.

Required Skills

Relevant consultancy experience, strong knowledge of UK heritage legislation and planning policy, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Membership of CIfA or IHBC would be desirable.

Pay range and compensation package

The role is based in Bourne End with hybrid working. It is available on a full‑time basis, although part‑time applications will also be considered. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you’re passionate about the historic environment and want to help clients deliver positive change, we’d love to hear from you.