Senior or Principal, Heritage Consultant - London

WSP; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London seeks an experienced individual for managing archaeological fieldwork. You will ensure quality through monitoring subcontractors, prepare tenders, and liaise with clients. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Irish archaeology, project management and excellent communication skills in a consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing archaeological fieldwork projects.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental and heritage legislation.
• Ability to prepare competitive tenders and design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assure the work of subcontractors on-site.
• Prepare tender documents and methodologies for fieldwork.
• Produce desk-based assessments of archaeological sites.
• Liaise with stakeholders, curators, and clients.

Skills

Archaeological fieldwork project management

Knowledge of Irish archaeology and history

Excellent writing skills

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Overview

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.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Responsibilities

• 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…

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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