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Overview
Senior Heritage Consultant Job in Cambridge. Our client is a world-renowned architectural and heritage consultancy, with a Senior Heritage Consultant role available in its Cambridge office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on heritage projects in the East Anglia area. Founded in the 1940s, this practice has grown to a team of over 280 across 11 UK offices. Their work spans cultural, master planning, ecclesiastical, public, hospitality, residential, and more, balancing sensitive restoration with contemporary design.
Job Details
* Salary: £40000 - £48000 per annum
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - East
* Town/City: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
* Posted: 14/08/2025
* Listed in: Architects
* Reference: 1256557_1755179820
Role & Responsibilities
* Report to the Heritage Consultancy Partner and provide expert heritage advice across projects in East Anglia to undertake a wide range of tasks, including 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
* Over time, manage junior team members, oversee workloads, review work, and contribute to team growth and skills development
Required Skills & Experience
* A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in building conservation, building archaeology, heritage planning, or a related field
* Proven expertise in archival research, on-site analysis, and producing high-quality reports; proficiency with GIS is desirable
* Experience mentoring and managing junior staff
* Experience leading projects and managing workloads for yourself and others
* Knowledge of the RIBA stages, particularly 0-3
* Demonstrated ability to prepare fee proposals and bids
* Membership of professional institutions such as IHBC or CIfA
* Knowledge of the South-East heritage market
* UK driving licence
What you get back
* Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum
* Flexible working hours + Hybrid arrangement
* 25 days holiday + Bank holidays increasing with service
* Enhanced learning and development opportunities
* Virtual GP service
Apply: If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications, so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.
Referral: We offer a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to someone we successfully place. See website for full terms and conditions.
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