Senior Heritage Consultant — Remote, Flexible & Impactful

slihrms; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Heritage is seeking an Archaeological Consultant or Senior Consultant to support a range of heritage projects across the UK and internationally. Based in London or Birmingham, you will lead fieldwork programs, oversee subcontractors, and shape mitigation and outreach strategies.

You will bring a strong UK heritage background, a relevant Masters, and knowledge of planning, EIA, and consent processes for listed monuments, with a pro-active, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Strong background in the UK's historic environment with focus on archaeological fieldwork.
• Masters level or higher in archaeology or substantial commercial experience.
• Knowledge of planning (including EIA) and heritage legislation and guidance.
• Knowledge of consent processes for listed buildings and scheduled monuments.
• Willingness to work across the UK and internationally as project requirements.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and Health and Safety awareness.
• Member of the Institute for Archaeologists at Associate level or above (CIfA).
• Experience in a commercial consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Principally management and QA of archaeological fieldwork programmes and subcontractors.
• Define and develop scope, programme, and design of heritage works and outreach.
• Provide technical advice to clients and internal teams on diverse projects.
• Prepare EIA screening, environmental statements, and heritage documents.
• Assess heritage constraints to inform design development.
• Deliver medium to large projects on time and budget.
• Consult and liaise with heritage stakeholders and client teams.
• Produce fee proposals and contribute to tenders.

Skills

UK planning system knowledge

Client liaison

Project management

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Masters in archaeology

Job description

AtkinsRéalis Heritage is seeking an Archaeological Consultant or Senior Consultant to support a range of heritage projects across the UK and internationally. Based in London or Birmingham, you will lead fieldwork programs, oversee subcontractors, and shape mitigation and outreach strategies.

You will bring a strong UK heritage background, a relevant Masters, and knowledge of planning, EIA, and consent processes for listed monuments, with a pro-active, client-focused approach.