Heritage Planning Consultant - Hybrid, Client-Facing Impact

The Institute Of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC); Oregon; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsingham Planning is seeking a Heritage Consultant to join our specialist heritage team. You will provide expert guidance on built heritage, listed buildings, conservation areas and related planning documentation, working with planning consultants, architects and local authorities.

The role involves preparing Heritage Statements, Desk-Based Assessments and Impact Assessments, assessing historic significance and identifying practical ways to conserve or manage change.

Qualifications

• A degree in archaeology, architecture, planning, heritage, conservation or a related discipline.
• Experience in heritage consultancy or planning consultancy.
• Strong understanding of UK heritage legislation and planning policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist heritage and archaeology advice to clients and colleagues.
• Prepare Heritage Statements, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments, Impact Assessments and other documents.
• Assess significance of historic buildings, landscapes and other heritage assets.
• Support business development and client relationships within heritage services.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Client liaison

Education

Degree in archaeology / architecture / planning / heritage / conservation or related discipline

Job description

Walsingham Planning is seeking a Heritage Consultant to join our specialist heritage team. You will provide expert guidance on built heritage, listed buildings, conservation areas and related planning documentation, working with planning consultants, architects and local authorities.

The role involves preparing Heritage Statements, Desk-Based Assessments and Impact Assessments, assessing historic significance and identifying practical ways to conserve or manage change.