Senior Heritage Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage consultancy practice in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Heritage Consultant to lead heritage consultancy projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in heritage or conservation, with strong skills in archival research and built fabric analysis. You will collaborate with architects and manage junior staff, while guiding heritage considerations on projects. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £48,000, alongside a hybrid working model and various benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Generous leave

Life assurance

Study sponsorship

Sabbaticals

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loans

Virtual GP service

Company day out

Enhanced learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in heritage, conservation, or built environment.
• Experience in preparing bids and managing projects.
• Understanding of national and local heritage policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead heritage consultancy projects in East of England.
• Produce heritage advice and reports.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project resources.

Skills

Archival research

Built fabric analysis

High-quality report writing

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Relevant degree (architectural history, archaeology, building surveying, etc.)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Heritage Consultant

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £40-48,000

About the company

The practice is an architecture, masterplanning, and heritage consultancy with a long, distinguished history, focused on sustainably enhancing significant buildings and places. It works across a range of sectors – including cultural, public, education, residential, hospitality, commercial, infrastructure, and faith – combining deep expertise in conservation, heritage, design, and planning. The practice emphasises thoughtful understanding of heritage and designs responsively and responsibly for future generations. It has recently achieved B Corporation status, reflecting a commitment to high social and environmental standards.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model, enabling a flexible balance between office and remote work


• Generous leave, increasing with length of service


• Life assurance


• Study sponsorship with paid study leave


• Sabbaticals


• Employee assistance programme


• Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme


• Virtual GP service


• Coverage of professional subscription fees


• Company day out and team-building events


• Volunteering scheme


• Enhanced learning and development opportunities

Daily Duties

• Lead heritage consultancy projects in the East of England region, with occasional London projects


• Produce heritage advice, reports, and outputs such as conservation management plans, significance and capacity analyses, and heritage impact assessments


• Undertake archival and desk-based research, as well as on-site built fabric analysis


• Collaborate with architects, engineers, statutory bodies, and other stakeholders to integrate heritage considerations


• Prepare fee proposals, tenders, and bids; contribute to business development and maintain client relationships


• Manage project resources, timelines, and budgets; review work of junior team members


• Mentor, develop, and oversee junior staff, helping to grow the team's skills and capacity

Ideal Candidate

• Holds a relevant degree (e.g., architectural history, archaeology, building surveying, conservation, or planning)


• Has at least 7 years of relevant professional experience in heritage, conservation, or the built environment


• Strong skills in archival and desk research, built-fabric analysis, and high-quality report writing


• Demonstrable experience as a heritage lead, providing advice and guidance on projects


• Proven track record in preparing bids and fee proposals, winning work, and managing multiple simultaneous projects


• Sound understanding of national and local heritage policy, legislation, and guidance


• Experienced working with architects, engineers, and statutory stakeholders (e.g., conservation officers, Historic England)


• Member of a relevant professional body (IHBC, CIfA, or similar)

To apply

To apply, please contact KAZ on OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon!