Historic Environment Consultant

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and consultation firm in Greater London is seeking a Historic Environment Consultant to join their Climate and Sustainability Services team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in archaeology, provide high-quality consultancy advice, and manage fieldwork projects across the UK. Responsibilities include preparing technical documentation and overseeing archaeological assessments. The firm promotes diversity and offers a supportive environment for all employees.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in UK archaeology and heritage consultancy.
• Experience with Historic Environment DBA and Heritage Statements.
• Full UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare heritage technical documentation and assessments.
• Design and delivery of archaeological fieldwork.
• Provide high-quality consultancy advice on historic environment.

Skills

Archaeology knowledge

Fieldwork project management

GIS proficiency

UK legislative framework knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Archaeology

Membership of CIfA

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Historic Environment Consultant Arup•Greater London, United Kingdom

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.Through our work, we make a positive difference to the world.As a wholly independent organisation, we are owned in trust for the benefit of our employees and their dependants: with no shareholders or external investors determine our own business priorities and direction.

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About this career opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Historic Environment Consultant to join our growing team. This is an exciting new opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in UK archaeology and heritage consultancy to contribute to a wide range of projects and help shape the future of our historic environment work.

The role sits within the multidisciplinary Climate and Sustainability Services (CSS) team that currently comprises almost 360 staff across the UK. Our projects are located throughout the UK, and the role will require occasional travel to other Arup offices and for project related activities.

The role will include writing Historic Environment Desk Based Assessments, undertaking site and archive visits, and contributing to Historic Environment Environmental Statement (ES) chapters. You will be expected to work with colleagues across a wide range of disciplines to achieve project objectives.

In additional to pre-planning assessment, we are also seeking candidates with experience in the design and management of archaeological fieldwork (including those with Archaeological Clerk of Work experience). The role would also include management of fieldwork projects from planning and other consent applications and delivery of bespoke archaeological strategies for large infrastructure projects (under Senior supervision and oversight).

You will play a key role in supporting our clients to achieve their objectives through high-quality consultancy advice, working across all aspects of the historic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation of experience in archaeological fieldwork, report writing, and heritage consultancy within the UK planning system.

As a core member of the London based team, you will closely with colleagues in the Midlands and report to a designated line manager within the team. Your responsibilities will include:

Research and Reporting. Preparation of heritage technical documentation including desk-based assessments (with settings assessment), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters and archaeological mitigation strategies, including site walkover survey and archive research.

Fieldwork design and oversight. Design and delivery of archaeological fieldwork and monitoring of archaeological contractors to evaluate development sites and discharge of consenting requirements.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with:

• ·Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in Archaeology or related subject; and Membership (PCIfA minimum, ACIfA preferred) of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists CIfA,
• ·Full UK Driving License as you will sometimes be required to travel to locations beyond the London Region.
• ·Sound knowledge of the UK legislative framework and policy and its practical application to projects affecting the historic environment,
• ·Experience of undertaking Historic Environment DBA, Heritage Statements, Written Scheme of Investigations and EIA chapters (including setting assessments),
• ·Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management,
• ·Confident user of GIS (ArcGIS Pro preferred) and dataset manipulation,

What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Our Application Process

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Closing date: 30 January 2025

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