Senior Archaeological and Heritage Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global engineering firm as a Senior Archaeological and Heritage Consultant in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers the chance to work on iconic infrastructure projects while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You will play a key role in providing high-quality consultancy advice and developing innovative solutions for heritage assessments. With a focus on personal development and career progression, this position promises a rewarding experience in a friendly and collaborative culture. If you're passionate about archaeology and heritage, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Industry-leading Training

Competitive Salary

Engaging Projects

Qualifications

• Degree in archaeology or heritage-related field required.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle client liaison and negotiations with LPA archaeological advisors.
• Provide consultancy advice and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Client Liaison

Project Management

Risk Analysis

Report Writing

GIS

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Archaeology or Heritage-related Field

Membership of Chartered Institute for Archaeologists

Tools

GIS Software

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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Job Description:

Stantec UK is looking to recruit Archaeological Consultants at various career stages to join our heritage team within the Environmental Assessment division across the UK, focusing on major water, highways, and infrastructure projects. We collaborate with diverse stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable solutions, working on some of the UK's most iconic projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global engineering firm expanding in the UK. You will work within professional, collaborative teams dedicated to delivering excellent solutions for our clients and communities. You'll have opportunities for personal development, career progression, and increased job satisfaction.

As a key member of our Archaeology and Heritage team, depending on your experience, you may handle client liaison, negotiations with LPA archaeological/heritage advisors, project management, risk analysis, data searches, research, mapping, and heritage assessments for various schemes. You will provide high-quality consultancy advice and develop archaeological and heritage mitigation strategies for projects ranging from small to nationally significant. The work scope will vary, presenting new challenges regularly.

About You

You should hold a degree in archaeology or a heritage-related field and ideally be a member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and/or the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), or be working towards membership within twelve months of appointment.

You should possess solid multi-period knowledge of the British archaeological resource and the UK's legislative, consultancy, and planning policy frameworks. Excellent report writing skills and experience with GIS are preferred. Most importantly, you should embody our values of client focus and service excellence.

We pride ourselves on our friendly, collaborative culture at Stantec. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, flexible working arrangements, industry-leading training, engaging projects, and more!

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About Stantec

Stantec employs over 31,000 professionals across more than 450 locations worldwide. We have over 150 years of experience working with UK clients and communities. We focus on planning, designing, delivering, and managing infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Our teams deliver effective solutions that translate clients' visions into approved plans, deliverables, and efficient designs, grounded in technical excellence and market insights. We address current challenges while aiming for a fairer, better future, supporting clean growth, economic change, and future community needs.

Stantec is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We ensure equitable employment practices and compliance with applicable laws.

We strive to build an inclusive, supportive work environment that attracts and develops top talent. If you're interested in this role but feel your experience isn't an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to making the recruitment process accessible and support candidates with any needs or adjustments. Please contact [emailprotected] to discuss how we can assist you.