Senior Heritage Consultant

Senior Heritage Consultant Job in Cambridge

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Report to the Heritage Consultancy Partner and provide expert heritage advice across projects in East Anglia
• Undertake conservation management plans, significance and capacity analysis, and heritage impact assessments
• Conduct desk-based and archival research, as well as on-site built fabric analysis
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and well-written heritage reports
• Act as the heritage lead on projects, liaising with clients, architects, and statutory stakeholders
• Prepare fee proposals and contribute to business development
• Mentor junior team members, oversee workloads, review work, and support team growth

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years'' professional experience in building conservation, building archaeology, heritage planning, or related field
• Proven expertise in archival research, on-site analysis, and producing high-quality reports; GIS proficiency desirable
• Experience mentoring and managing junior staff
• Track record of leading projects and managing workloads
• Knowledge of RIBA stages, particularly 0-3
• Ability to prepare fee proposals and bids
• Membership of IHBC, CIfA, or equivalent professional institution
• Knowledge of the South-East heritage market
• Full UK driving licence

What you get back

• Salary: -40,000 - -48,000 per annum
• Flexible working hours with hybrid availability
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Enhanced learning and development opportunities
• Virtual GP service

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