Heritage Consultant - Expression of Interest

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible hours

Health & wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is hiring for a position focused on managing archaeological projects in Birmingham. This role is crucial for overseeing fieldwork and requires a combination of technical expertise and business acumen. The position offers a chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects while advocating for health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within archaeology as well as excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with clients and peers.

Benefits include flexible working arrangements, inclusivity initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Track record of successful project delivery.
• Ability to maintain relationships with clients and peers.
• Motivated approach to work and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver archaeology projects focusing on fieldwork.
• Prepare tenders and design methodologies for archaeological fieldwork.
• Liaise with stakeholders and clients throughout projects.

Skills

Archaeological fieldwork project management

Communication skills

Business development

Knowledge of heritage legislation

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, and experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Cultural Heritage and Archaeology team is one of the largest heritage consultancies in the country. It works across the UK and Ireland and covers all aspects of the historic environment throughout the full lifecycle of projects. We provide expert advice on an ever‑increasing portfolio of heritage‑related enquiries that address the management of change in our historic environment. We work on high‑profile, large‑scale infrastructure projects in the UK, Ireland and further afield as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and aim to deliver high quality work while contributing to innovative approaches and challenges within the heritage sector.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of archaeology projects in the northern half of the country, principally fieldwork projects. The role is key to our heritage team’s development and will require a combination of high‑level technical expertise and knowledge of archaeology and heritage with commercial and business acumen. You will be expected to lead fieldwork projects from planning and other consent applications and deliver bespoke archaeological strategies and works for developments and infrastructure. Much of your work will need to withstand the test of public inquiry. Preferably you will have a specialism, skill or area of knowledge that contributes to the development of the team and our wider business. You will have a strong awareness of Health and Safety and risk management, particularly on fieldwork projects.

• Monitoring and assuring the work of one of our WSP‑approved fieldwork subcontractors, both on‑site and in the technical review of deliverables, including RAMS.
• Preparing competitive tenders and designing the scope and methodology for archaeological fieldwork in accordance with WSP Health and Safety protocols and requirements.
• Producing or contributing to archaeological desk‑based assessment.
• Undertaking stakeholder, curator and client liaison.

Qualifications

You will have a track record of successful project delivery, strong communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with a range of clients and peers. You will also possess the drive and imagination to identify and pursue business development and marketing opportunities. You will be based in one of our offices and will be active in promoting and diversifying the team service offering and winning work from internal and external clients.

• Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management (project, financial and staff management).
• Robust knowledge of Ireland archaeology and history, and full knowledge of the planning process and relevant environmental / heritage legislation and guidance.
• Experience in most or all of the following areas: heritage and planning, masterplanning, heritage conservation, heritage‑led regeneration, recreation and tourism, heritage sustainability masterplanning, placemaking, multi‑disciplinary collaboration and business development.
• Excellent writing skills; a good communicator and team player.
• A highly motivated, conscientious and efficient approach to work, able to meet deadlines and budget within a busy consultancy environment.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy, flexible hours, personal activity hour, part‑time and flexible arrangements.
• Inclusivity & belonging: inclusive culture, employee resource groups, and support for diversity.
• Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.
• Professional development: training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.