Heritage Consultant
Location: Bourne End
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid Working
An independent planning and heritage consultancy with a strong reputation across the South East is looking to appoint a Heritage Consultant to join its growing team based in Bourne End. This is an exciting opportunity for a heritage professional seeking to work on a diverse portfolio of historically significant projects within a highly respected specialist consultancy environment.
The practice advises on a broad range of heritage and planning matters, working across residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use developments, with particular expertise in heritage-led regeneration and development within sensitive historic settings.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with planners, architects, developers, private clients, and local authorities on projects involving listed buildings, conservation areas, historic estates, and designated heritage assets.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare Heritage Statements, Heritage Impact Assessments, and Statements of Significance
Provide advice on listed buildings, conservation areas, and heritage constraints
Support planning applications and appeals involving heritage assets
Undertake site visits and heritage appraisals
Liaise with local authorities, conservation officers, and project stakeholders
Contribute to project strategy and client advice
Assist with research and report preparation across a range of heritage-led developmentsAbout You
The successful candidate is likely to have:
A degree in Heritage, Conservation, Architecture, Planning, Archaeology, or a related discipline
Experience within a consultancy, planning, or heritage environment
Strong understanding of UK heritage legislation and policy
Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
Experience preparing heritage assessments and related documentation
A collaborative and commercially aware approach
Membership of IHBC or a related professional body would be advantageousThis opportunity would suit an existing Heritage Consultant, Built Heritage Specialist, or a planner with strong heritage experience looking to specialise further within the sector.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working
Exposure to high-profile heritage and planning projects
Strong career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to work within a respected specialist consultancyFor a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch