Associate Heritage Consultant
Location: London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Sector: Heritage Consultancy / Built Environment
Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid
Associate Heritage Consultant – London
We are currently working with a well-established consultancy in London that is looking to appoint an Associate Heritage Consultant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a heritage professional looking to develop their career within a respected consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the historic built environment.
The successful candidate will have experience in heritage consultancy or a related field, with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and the historic environment. You will play an active role in delivering heritage advice for a range of projects, working alongside architects, planners, developers and other built environment professionals.
The Role
As an Associate Heritage Consultant, you will be involved in a variety of heritage projects, providing specialist advice to support planning applications, development proposals and the sensitive reuse of historic buildings.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing heritage statements, heritage impact assessments, historic building assessments and other technical reports.
- Undertaking site visits, archival research and assessments of heritage significance.
- Advising on development proposals affecting listed buildings, conservation areas and other designated heritage assets.
- Assessing the impact of proposed development in line with relevant legislation, planning policy and heritage guidance.
- Liaising with clients, local planning authorities, conservation officers and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Supporting the delivery of projects from initial assessment through to planning submission.
- Contributing to project management, client relationships and the ongoing development of the consultancy’s heritage offering.
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who have a background in heritage consultancy, architectural conservation, historic buildings or a related discipline.
Ideally, you will bring:
- A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in heritage, architectural history, conservation or a related subject.
- Previous experience within a heritage consultancy or a similar professional environment.
- A sound understanding of UK planning policy and legislation relating to the historic environment.
- Experience preparing heritage reports and undertaking assessments of historic buildings and sites.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex heritage issues clearly.
- A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively within a team.
Experience working on projects involving listed buildings, conservation areas and complex planning applications would be advantageous. Membership of, or progress towards membership of, a relevant professional body would also be beneficial.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to join an established consultancy with a varied project portfolio and a strong focus on the historic environment. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, broaden your technical expertise and contribute to projects that balance heritage conservation with contemporary development.
For the right candidate, this represents an excellent next step in developing a career within heritage consultancy, with opportunities for continued professional development and progression.
Interested?
If you are an experienced heritage professional considering your next move, or would simply like to explore what opportunities are available within the London market, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.