Senior Heritage Consultant

Hunter Dunning Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned heritage consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Heritage Consultant to lead heritage projects and provide expert advice. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years' experience in building conservation or related fields and possess strong skills in archival research and project management. The role includes mentoring junior staff and liaising with clients. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working hours, with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Salary: £47,000 - £57,000 per annum

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced learning opportunities

Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' professional experience in building conservation or a related field.
• Proven expertise in producing high-quality reports and conducting research.
• Experience in mentoring junior staff and managing project workloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert heritage advice across projects.
• Conduct heritage impact assessments and prepare reports.
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional growth.

Skills

Building conservation expertise

Archival research

Project management

GIS proficiency

Client liaison

RIBA stages knowledge

Education

Membership of IHBC, CIfA, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Heritage Consultant Job in Bermondsey, London. Senior Heritage Consultant job in London, we're working with a long-established architectural and heritage consultancy looking to strengthen its London team with an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant. You'll be trusted to lead projects, advise clients with confidence, and support the next generation of heritage professionals in a collaborative studio environment.

An established architectural and heritage consultancy, best known for its conservation expertise and thoughtful contemporary design work. Heritage remains a defining strength, complemented by architectural and planning-led projects across the UK. As an employee-owned practice, they offer a genuinely collaborative culture, flexible and hybrid working, and strong support for professional development, creating an environment where people are trusted to do their best work.

Role & Responsibilities

• Report to the Heritage Consultancy Partner and provide expert heritage advice across projects in East Anglia
• Undertake 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
• Mentor junior team members, oversee workloads, review work, and support team growth

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years' professional experience in building conservation, building archaeology, heritage planning, or related field
• Proven expertise in archival research, on-site analysis, and producing high-quality reports; GIS proficiency desirable
• Experience mentoring and managing junior staff
• Track record of leading projects and managing workloads
• Knowledge of RIBA stages, particularly 0-3
• Ability to prepare fee proposals and bids
• Membership of IHBC, CIfA, or equivalent professional institution
• Knowledge of the South-East heritage market
• Full UK driving licence

What you get back

• Salary: £47,000 - £57,000 per annum
• Flexible working hours with hybrid availability
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Enhanced learning and development opportunities
• Virtual GP service

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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