An exciting Senior Heritage Consultant job is now available to join a leading architectural and heritage consultancy in Cambridge. Play a pivotal role in shaping projects across East Anglia, blending historic preservation with innovative design.
Founded in the 1940s, this practice has grown to a team of over 280 across 11 UK offices. With a diverse client base ranging from public bodies and charities to developers and private clients, the consultancy has built a reputation for delivering projects across the UK and internationally. Their portfolio combines sensitive restoration with striking contemporary architecture, rooted in quality, context, and design vision.
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Report to the Heritage Consultancy Partner and provide expert heritage advice across projects in East Anglia
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Undertake conservation management plans, significance and capacity analysis, and heritage impact assessments
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Conduct desk-based and archival research, as well as on-site built fabric analysis
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Prepare detailed, accurate, and well-written heritage reports
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Act as the heritage lead on projects, liaising with clients, architects, and statutory stakeholders
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Prepare fee proposals and contribute to business development
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Mentor junior team members, oversee workloads, review work, and support team growth
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Minimum of 7 years' professional experience in building conservation, building archaeology, heritage planning, or related field
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Proven expertise in archival research, on-site analysis, and producing high-quality reports; GIS proficiency desirable
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Experience mentoring and managing junior staff
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Track record of leading projects and managing workloads
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Knowledge of RIBA stages, particularly 0-3
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Ability to prepare fee proposals and bids
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Membership of IHBC, CIfA, or equivalent professional institution
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Knowledge of the South-East heritage market
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Full UK driving licence
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Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum
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Flexible working hours with hybrid availability
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25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
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Enhanced learning and development opportunities
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Virtual GP service
