Senior Heritage Consultant - Glasgow or Edinburgh

WSP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Archaeologist to lead fieldwork projects from planning through delivery within the Cultural Heritage and Archaeology team. Based in Leeds, you will manage projects, collaborate with clients and peers, and help shape the team’s offering on high-profile infrastructure work.

You will have strong fieldwork project management experience, knowledge of planning processes and heritage legislation, and excellent writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management (project, financial and staff management).
• Robust knowledge of Ireland archaeology and planning processes and heritage legislation guidance.
• Experience in heritage planning, masterplanning, conservation, regeneration, placemaking and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent writing skills and strong communication and teamwork.
• Motivated, conscientious, and able to meet deadlines in a busy consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and assuring the work of WSP-approved fieldwork subcontractors, on-site and in technical reviews (RAMS).
• Preparing competitive tenders and designing scope/methodology for archaeological fieldwork per Health and Safety protocols.
• Producing or contributing to archaeological desk-based assessments.
• Undertaking stakeholder, curator and client liaison.

Skills

Fieldwork management

Budget management

Stakeholder liaison

Team leadership

Health and Safety

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

The Cultural Heritage and Archaeology team is one of the largest heritage consultancies in the country. It works across the UK and Ireland and covers all aspects of the historic environment (archaeology, built heritage, setting and design) throughout the full lifecycle of projects. We provide our clients with expert advice on an ever-increasing portfolio of heritage related enquiries that address the management of change in our historic environment. We work on high profile and large-scale infrastructure projects in the UK, Ireland and further afield as part of a multi-disciplinary team and aim to deliver high quality work while contributing to innovative approaches and challenges within the heritage sector.

You will be expected to lead fieldwork projects from planning and other consent applications and deliver bespoke archaeological strategies and works for developments and infrastructure. Much of your work will need to be able to withstand the test of public inquiry. Preferably, you will have a specialism, skill or area of knowledge that contributes to the development of the team and our wider business. You will have a strong awareness of Health and Safety and risk management, in particular on fieldwork projects.

Not only will you have a track record of successful project delivery, strong communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with a range of clients and peers, you will have the drive and imagination to identify and pursue business development and marketing opportunities. You will be based in our Leeds office and will be active in promoting and diversifying the team service offering, and winning work from internal and external clients.

• Monitoring and assuring the work of one of our WSP-approved fieldwork subcontractors, both on-site and in the technical review of deliverables, including RAMS.
• Preparing competitive tenders and designing the scope and methodology for archaeological fieldwork in accordance with WSP Health and Safety protocols and requirements.
• Producing or contributing to archaeological desk-based assessment.
• Undertaking stakeholder, curator and client liaison.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management (project, financial and staff management).
• Robust knowledge of Ireland archaeology and history and also full knowledge of the planning process and relevant environmental / heritage legislation and guidance in Ireland.
• Experience in most or all of the following areas: heritage and planning, masterplanning, heritage conservation, heritage led-regeneration, recreation and tourism, heritage sustainability masterplanning, placemaking, multi-disciplinary collaboration and business development.
• Excellent writing skills, and are a good communicator and team player.
• A highly motivated, conscientious and efficient approach to work, and are able to meet deadlines and budget within a busy consultancy environment.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.