Senior Heritage Consultant Job in Bermondsey, London
in London, we’re working with a long-established architectural and heritage consultancy looking to strengthen its London team with an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant. You’ll be trusted to lead projects, advise clients with confidence, and support the next generation of heritage professionals in a collaborative studio environment.
An established architectural and heritage consultancy, best known for its conservation expertise and thoughtful contemporary design work. Heritage remains a defining strength, complemented by architectural and planning-led projects across the UK. As an employee-owned practice, they offer a genuinely collaborative culture, flexible and hybrid working, and strong support for professional development, creating an environment where people are trusted to do their best work.
Role & Responsibilities
1. Report to the Heritage Consultancy Partner and provide expert heritage advice across projects in East Anglia
2. Undertake conservation management plans, significance and capacity analysis, and heritage impact assessments
3. Conduct desk-based and archival research, as well as on-site built fabric analysis
4. Prepare detailed, accurate, and well-written heritage reports
5. Act as the heritage lead on projects, liaising with clients, architects, and statutory stakeholders
6. Prepare fee proposals and contribute to business development
7. Mentor junior team members, oversee workloads, review work, and support team growth.
Required Skills & Experience
8. Minimum of 7 years’ professional experience in building conservation, building archaeology, heritage planning, or related field
9. Proven expertise in archival research, on-site analysis, and producing high-quality reports; GIS proficiency desirable
10. Experience mentoring and managing junior staff
11. Track record of leading projects and managing workloads
12. Knowledge of RIBA stages, particularly 0-3
13. Ability to prepare fee proposals and bids
14. Membership of IHBC, CIfA, or equivalent professional institution
15. Knowledge of the South-East heritage market
16. Full UK driving licence.
What you get back
17. Salary: £47,000 – £57,000 per annum
18. Flexible working hours with hybrid availability
19. 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
20. Enhanced learning and development opportunities
21. Virtual GP service.