Berrys At Berrys, we're all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of planners, surveyors, heritage and archaeology consultants, engineers and architects based in the Shrewsbury office. Part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities, but small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone – expanding your skills and building new connections.
Our work ranges from planning applications and appeals to site promotions. Our projects span everything from sustainable urban extensions and solar farms to historic barn conversions. You will primarily be working on multi-disciplinary projects with your colleagues and developing specialist skills in areas you find particularly interesting.
For the right candidate, we are also committed to providing training opportunities including further educational studies.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.
Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant - What will you be doing?
The role will suit somebody who has a background either in local authority or private sector and is keen to work in a supportive and friendly environment. We are looking for somebody who is calm and confident and who enjoys helping people.
Someone best suited to the role will have good initiative, communication and negotiation skills as it will involve direct client and Local Planning Authority contact. The role will include working on a diverse range of tasks including:
Collation of desk-based archival research
Interpretation and analysis of field data
Offering expert archaeology advice to colleagues and clients
Advising on statutory consents including scheduled monument consents
Using GIS to record and present spatial information
Drafting and assisting in the preparation of technical reports including Desk-Based Archaeology Assessments, Heritage Impact Assessments, Written Schemes of Investigation and Historic Building Records
Tendering and managing archaeological fieldwork
Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant - What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who understands and enjoys the world of archaeology and the historic built environment but also enjoys working with people. A good listener who can anticipates the needs of a client, and provides answers before questions are even asked. If you're the kind of person who builds trust through proactive communication and excellent service, then this is the job for you.
We're also looking for someone who has the following:
Graduate degree in archaeology or a closely related subject in the historic environment
Commitment to professional development including gaining membership of professional body (e.g. CIfA, IHBC)
Excellent written English and creative problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of British Archaeology, legislation and the UK planning system
Preferably 1 or more years relevant professional experience
Ability to advise and offer confident and quality advice as a planning project lead
Confident in liaising with a project team with excellent communication skills
The role will include outdoor site visits and on-site advice, so you will need to have a driving license and a car available
Previous experience of any or all of the following would be an advantage: Archaeological fieldwork;
Historic building assessment and/or recording;
GIS and/or CAD software packages;
Assessment of the setting of heritage assets.
Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant - Benefits
The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop.
We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all
We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
Potential for discretionary bonus
We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes
Closing Date: 2nd February 2026
*Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.
To apply for this role, please email your CV and a covering letter to
For an informal chat about the role please get in touch with our Head of Heritage and Archaeology Phoebe Farrell at
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