Historic Environment Consultant

Arup; Hatton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Historic Environment Consultant to join their Climate and Sustainability Services team. The role involves preparing technical documentation, managing archaeological fieldwork, and providing consultancy across various projects. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Archaeology, relevant experience, and GIS skills. The position offers opportunities to work on diverse projects while contributing to the preservation of the historic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in Archaeology or related subject; CIfA membership preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Sound knowledge of UK legislative framework and its application to historic projects.
• Experience with Historic Environment DBA and EIA chapters.
• Experience managing archaeological fieldwork projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare heritage technical documentation, including assessments and EIA chapters.
• Design and oversee archaeological fieldwork and contractor monitoring.
• Manage fieldwork projects and bespoke archaeological strategies.

Skills

Research and reporting

Fieldwork design and oversight

Archaeological project management

GIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Archaeology or related subject

Membership of CIfA

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Job Overview

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, which currently comprises almost 360 staff across the UK. The position is based in London and will require occasional travel to other Arup offices and for project‑related activities.

Responsibilities

• Research and reporting – preparation of heritage technical documentation, including desk‑based assessments (with setting assessment), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters and archaeological mitigation strategies, including site walk‑over 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 consenting requirements.
• Design and management of archaeological fieldwork, including experience as an Archaeological Clerk of Work.
• 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).
• Support clients to achieve their objectives through high‑quality consultancy advice across all aspects of the historic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in Archaeology or a related subject; membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA minimum, ACIfA preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Sound knowledge of the UK legislative framework and policy and its practical application to projects affecting the historic environment.
• Experience 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.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Equal Opportunity

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, 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.