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Heritage Consultant | Working from one of our offices in Bakewell, Sheffield, Bedford, or Sale | Full Time - 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks and travel time) | £32,500 - £45,000 depending on experience
Are you a highly organised Heritage Consultant with attention to detail and a drive to get projects completed on time?
Do you have a passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology?
Archaeological Research Services Ltd is seeking a Heritage Consultant to join their team
. You will produce high-quality reports for a wide range of commercial projects and need to be competent in GIS to support your text production. Successful candidates will demonstrate professional commercial experience and a track record of completed projects.
Applicants can be based at one of our UK offices, with some opportunity for home working. You will work within the Heritage Consultancy team and report to the Head of Consultancy or COO for senior roles.
We are looking for adaptable team players with excellent written English, strong knowledge of British archaeology, and a thorough understanding of the historic environment in the planning system. A forensic approach, the ability to think from multiple perspectives, and a passion for accuracy are essential.
Are you the right person for the job?
- Educated to degree level or equivalent. Applications are welcome from those without degrees who can demonstrate comparable levels of attainment
- Experience working in a professional office environment and conducting oneself in a highly professional manner
- Proven ability to produce high-quality reports with excellent written English, demonstrating clarity, accuracy, and sensitivity to nuance
- Good experience in using CAD to produce high quality illustrations
- Experience of working to deadlines, using own initiative, and contributing effectively as part of a team
- Applications for senior levels will be required to have management and leadership experience
- In-depth knowledge of British historic buildings and architectural history
- Computer literate with strong organisational skills
- Full driving license
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the archaeology of Britain
- Willing to work a range of hours (inc. occasional weekend work) to take advantage of training courses, attend meetings, and carry out project work, etc
- Motivated, ambitious, and keen to contribute to the growth and success of the company
- Keen to align oneself with and promote the mission and values of the company
What will your role look like?
- Produce a full range of consultancy services and documents, including DBAs, ES chapters, WSIs, schemes of work, heritage statements, setting studies, liaise with clients and planning authorities and negotiate schemes of work, etc
- Survey, illustrative and CAD work
- Attend meetings as required in the role of Heritage Consultant
- Drive company vehicles as needed, ensuring they are kept tidy and roadworthy, and reporting any faults promptly
- Quality assurance, report checking and editing of a wide range of Consultancy reports, including standing building surveys, etc
- Actively participate in training programmes and staff development
- Be willing to acquire or expand skills in setting and visualisation studies and historic building surveys
- Help market/network for the company and generate new work, win projects and liaise with clients, regulators and other stakeholders
- Inculcating, promoting and delivering Vision, Mission and Culture of the Company
- Actively follow and promote all Company rules and procedures for yourself as well as other members of staff
- Communicate up and down the management tree. Make decisions as appropriate, ensure tasks are completed and alert a relevant person in the Management Team to any matters arising as appropriate
- Give presentations to professional and public audiences and attend relevant meetings or conferences, including occasional out-of-hours work
What can you expect in return?
- Strong, positive corporate culture and Management Team
- Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression
- Member of the Company's health cash plan, which includes a wide range of health services and financial support
- Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
- Attractive pension contribution
- Life assurance cover
- 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), with additional leave accrued based on length of service
- Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence
- Full personal protective equipment and company-branded attire
- 100% of CIfA subscription fees and CSCS/MP Connect card fees
What's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you!
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