Senior Heritage Consultant

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Heritage Consultant to join their Bristol studio on a fixed-term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead heritage integration in a variety of architectural projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heritage planning and conservation architecture, with over 7 years of relevant UK experience. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide high-quality heritage advice and ensure compliance with English heritage legislation. Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements while contributing to impactful projects in a globally recognized practice. This position could evolve into a permanent role, making it a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous company benefits package

Qualifications

• 7+ years of UK experience in heritage planning or conservation architecture.
• Full IHBC membership or equivalent professional accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on heritage matters across diverse projects.
• Prepare conservation management plans and heritage impact assessments.

Skills

Heritage Planning

Conservation Architecture

Stakeholder Liaison

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Education

Degree in Architecture

Degree in Architectural History

Degree in Building Conservation

Degree in Town Planning

Tools

RIBA Stages 0-3

Job description

Conrad Consulting is working in partnership with a well-established architectural practice to recruit a Senior Heritage Consultant with a strong architectural background on an initial 6-12 month contract. This role offers the opportunity to lead on heritage matters across a diverse and exciting portfolio of projects.

Our client is seeking an experienced professional based in their Bristol studio. The successful Heritage Consultant will report to the regional Heritage Consultancy Lead and work closely with architects, planners, and clients to shape and guide the integration of heritage into design and planning processes.

This is a key strategic role, focused on delivering bespoke, high-quality heritage advice, including the preparation of conservation management plans, significance assessments, capacity for change analysis, and heritage impact assessments.

Key Requirements:

1. A degree-level qualification in architecture, architectural history, building conservation, town planning, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 7 years relevant UK experience, with a focus on heritage planning or conservation architecture.
3. Experience working as a heritage lead within multi-disciplinary design teams, particularly on architecturally led projects.
4. Proven ability to liaise with stakeholders and statutory bodies.
5. Strong analytical and research capabilities.
6. Familiarity with RIBA Stages 0-3 and heritage integration within early-stage design.
7. Experience preparing fee proposals and bids.
8. Strong working knowledge of English heritage legislation, policy, and guidance.
9. Full IHBC membership or equivalent professional accreditation.

On offer for the successful candidate will be a salary of £40,000 - £47,000 dependent on experience, flexible and hybrid working arrangement (typically 4 days in office), and a generous company benefits package.

To be noted that the position will be a fixed term contract for a period of 6-12 months with scope to look at the successful Heritage Consultant to turn permanent.

If you are experienced within Architecture with a focus on the Heritage and Conservation sectors, this could be the perfect opportunity to join a globally recognised practice within the architectural scene.

Please contact Jimmy Penrose at Conrad Consulting for further information or click to apply.