Heritage Specialist

AECOM; Centurion; Hybride; ZAR 550 000 - 850 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AECOM is expanding its heritage team in South Africa with an experienced Built Heritage Consultant to join our environmental group. The role focuses on desk-based research, heritage statements, and assessments, with no fieldwork.

You will develop reports, manage budgets, and liaise with stakeholders while working in a hybrid model from a local office. We value strong writing, independence and collaboration with managers and clients.

Qualifications

• Professional, organised and thorough approach with attention to detail
• Experience in desk-based assessments and heritage statements
• Ability to manage budgets and deadlines

Responsabilités

• Undertaking desk-based research to inform heritage assessments and setting assessments
• Preparation of technical reports such as desk-based assessments, heritage statements, environmental impact assessments and characterisation studies
• Analysing and assessing the contribution that setting makes to the significance of a heritage asset
• Maintaining professionalism and excellence through strong writing skills and behaviours
• Management of budgets and workloads to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Independent working and taking responsibility for programmes of work and high quality reporting
• Liaising effectively with managers, stakeholders and other consultants and engaging with statutory/non-statutory consultees

Connaissances

Client focused

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Organised and thorough

Independent worker

Time management

Formation

Heritage degree or related subject

Post-graduate qualification in heritage

Description du poste

Company Description

As part of AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities (EC) team, you will join a global network of over 3,000 technical professionals across nine countries. The EC team is trusted to seamlessly deliver high-quality, specialist expertise that expands our project capacity across all scopes and sizes. You will form part of a larger EC Environment Team and work from one of the local offices, note AECOM operates a hybrid work model split between work in one of AECOM’s offices and working from home. You will form part of a larger EC Environment Team and work from one of the local offices, note AECOM operates a hybrid work model split between work in one of AECOM’s offices and working from home. To ensure absolute clarity, this role involves no fieldwork, site visits, or on-the-ground environmental measurements, and candidates must be fully comfortable executing all responsibilities in a virtual work environment.

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Job Description

What your new role will entail;

We are now seeking to expand our core team of heritage specialists with the opportunity for an experienced Built Heritage Consultant to join our established environmental team.

The post will entail:

• Undertaking desk-based research to inform heritage assessments and setting assessments;
• Preparation of, or contribution to, technical reports such as desk-based assessments, heritage statements, environmental impact assessments and characterisation studies;
• Analysing and assessing the contribution that setting makes to the significance of a heritage asset and how this may be affected;
• Maintaining professionalism and excellence through strong writing skills and behaviours;
• Management of budgets and workloads to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget;
• Independent working and taking responsibility for programmes of work and high quality reporting;
• Liaising effectively with managers, stakeholders and other consultants as required, alongside effective and engaging consultation with statutory and non-statutory consultees.

Here’s what we will need from you;

The role requires a strong candidate who can provide independent research, assessment and analysis on a broad range of heritage assets, including listed buildings, scheduled monuments and conservation areas, alongside an appreciation of non-designated heritage. We are seeking an individual who is confident in preparing desk‑based assessments, heritage statements and statements of significance, with a desire to expand their knowledge and experience in Environmental Impact Assessments and characterisation studies.

To be successful in this role we are looking for:

• Client focused team player with a positive attitude and ability to work with diplomacy and collaborate effectively
• Professional, organised and thorough approach to work which demonstrates an attention to detail to get things right first time
• Ability to manage own time and comfortable working both within a team or alone to tight deadlines
• Detailed knowledge of UK heritage legislation and policy (desirable but not essential)
• Detailed knowledge of UK built heritage across a range of periods and building types (desirable but not essential)
• Experience of undertaking the assessment of historic buildings and their setting, and the contribution that setting makes to a building’s significance
• Experience of report writing, including desk-based assessments and heritage statements, with an understanding of the requirements of impact assessments
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and to manage your own time to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and/or post-graduate qualification in heritage or a related subject;
• Appropriate membership of a relevant professional body or qualified to work towards membership

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll have a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.