Senior Heritage Consultant

Hunter Dunning Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry leader in architectural and heritage consultancy is seeking a Senior Heritage Consultant for an exciting role in Bristol. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of heritage projects across the southwest of England and Wales. Ideal candidates will have over seven years of experience in building conservation, heritage planning, and project management. You will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure the sensitive restoration of historic sites. This role also offers a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and numerous professional development opportunities, making it a perfect fit for passionate heritage professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working Hours

Enhanced Learning Opportunities

Annual Leave Increase with Service

Life Assurance

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Virtual GP Service

Paid Study Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 7+ years in building conservation or related fields.
• Proven expertise in archival research and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert heritage advice and manage conservation projects.
• Conduct research and prepare detailed heritage reports.

Skills

Building Conservation

Archival Research

On-site Analysis

Heritage Planning

Project Management

GIS Software

Heritage Legislation Knowledge

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Heritage Conservation or Related Field

Membership of Professional Institutions (IHBC, CIfA)

Tools

GIS Software

Job description

Senior Heritage Consultant Job in Bristol

Our client is a world-renowned architectural and heritage consultancy has a Senior Heritage Consultant Job available in its Bristol office on an initial 6-12-month contract with the potential for the role to become permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on Heritage projects in the southwest of England and Wales.

Our client was founded in the 1940s and has grown to over 280 people across 11 UK offices. During this time, they have established themselves as an industry leader in planning advice, heritage consultancy, building surveying, conservation, and contemporary architecture.

Working with public bodies, charities, trusts, private companies, contractors, developers, and individuals, this practice has been involved in the care and development of some of the best-loved buildings and places in the UK and abroad. The practice provides sensitive restoration and repair schemes and modern design in historic contexts. Their bold and contemporary designs are spread across a variety of sectors, including cultural, master planning, education, ecclesiastical, public, hospitality, residential, and many more.

Role & Responsibilities

- Report to the Heritage Consultancy Partner and provide expert heritage advice across projects in the Southwest region to undertake a wide range of tasks, including conservation management plans, significance and capacity analysis, and heritage impact assessments.
- Conduct desk-based and archival research, as well as on-site built fabric analysis.
- Prepare detailed, accurate, and well-written heritage reports.
- Act as the heritage lead on projects, liaising with clients, architects, and statutory stakeholders.
- Prepare fee proposals and contribute to business development.
- Over time, manage junior team members, oversee workloads, review work, and contribute to team growth and skills development.

Required Skills & Experience

- A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in building conservation, building archaeology, heritage planning, or a related field.
- Proven expertise in archival research, on-site analysis, and producing high-quality reports.
- Knowledge of the market in the west region (including, but not limited to: the west country, south Wales, Thames Valley and/or south midlands areas).
- Knowledge of Welsh heritage legislation, policy and guidance.
- Experience leading projects and managing workloads for yourself and others.
- Knowledge of the RIBA stages, particularly 0-3.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare fee proposals and bids.
- Membership of professional institutions such as IHBC or CIfA.
- Knowledge of the South-East heritage market.
- Experience mentoring and managing junior staff.
- Familiarity with GIS software.
- A specialism in heritage planning or environmental sustainability.
- UK driving licence.

What you get back

- Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum.
- Hybrid working (minimum 4 days in the office).
- Part-time role of 4 days a week would be considered.
- Flexible working hours.
- Enhanced learning and development opportunities.
- Annual leave increasing with long service.
- Life assurance.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Season ticket loans.
- Virtual GP service.
- Paid study leave and sponsorship for further education.
- Company day out and volunteering opportunities.
- Employee assistance programme.