Job Description
Heritage Consultant
Location: Bourne EndSalary: 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 developments
About 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 advantageous
This 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 consultancy
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch.