Senior Heritage Consultant

The role…

We are recruiting for a senior heritage consultant to undertake desk-based research, site visits and reporting, and to contribute to the preparation of consultancy documents as required.

Based in our Basingstoke office, the role offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop and grow their expertise within a company that values high professional standards and a commitment to health and safety. There will be opportunities for training and progression, including tendering, assisting the consultancy team and a clear career path to a management role if desired. Candidates will be expected to have strong subject knowledge and demonstrable skills and experience in assessing the historic environment.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of, and report to, the Head of Heritage Consultancy, who will provide continual support and guidance. The post-holder will be responsible for concurrent projects and for the commercial success of their work. Experience of writing desk-based assessments and heritage statements, and effective consultation with stakeholders is required and the candidate is expected. Experience of mentoring more junior staff members is also advantageous.

Candidates should expect to work in a range of different outdoor and indoor environments and away from the office.

 About you…

• Relevant degree in heritage
• Experience of working with all aspects of the historic environment, including historic buildings and landscapes
• Experience of a variety of clients and projects
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Working knowledge of national legislation and planning policy in respect to the historic environment and related professional standards and guidance
• Experience in preparation of assessments of heritage significance and setting
• Experience in the use of GIS would be advantageous
• Proven report writing skills
• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and work proactively and flexibly in support of changing workloads
• Strong communicator
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive

Who are Ecus?

As an SME Environmental Consultancy firm, the Cura Terrae group of environmental companies, we have a national presence across Scotland, England, and Wales, with plans to extend our network further and grow the company substantially over the coming years.

We offer an environmental and sustainability consulting service where we aim to integrate what we do around the core principles of achieving a zero carbon and circular economy, the ecological imperative of biodiversity enhancement, healthy environments for people and places, and consideration of the future needs and resilience of society and infrastructure.

We have a strong focus around the natural and earth sciences and can provide a service which blends key skills in ecology, landscape, heritage, archaeology and arboricultural disciplines with environmental planning and management to reimagine projects and benefit sites.

With over 30 years of experience, our areas of expertise include:

• Ecology
• Environmental planning and consenting
• Landscape
• Heritage
• Archaeology
• Carbon management
• Arboriculture
• Water consultancy
• Air quality
• Habitats creation

We are framework suppliers too and have long term contracts with many of the major players in the transport infrastructure sector, residential and commercial land developers, energy providers and utilities, regulators, and Government as well as the national conservation bodies, charities, and utilities. We are also an IEMA QMark registered company and work hard to encourage the professional progression of our team to contribute to their own professional development and to developing high quality and innovative practice in environmental planning and related disciplines.

We always seek to recruit dedicated professionals who are committed to achieving positive environmental and sustainability outcomes, with a track record of delivering for clients and for their colleagues.

What you’ll get from us…

The Cura Terrae group are committed to ensuring our employees thrive. We are proud of our values, diversity and inclusion, and the benefits we offer. Find out more about the benefits. 

Regardless of whether you currently tick all the boxes, if you think you would be a good match and can demonstrate some transferable experience, we would love to hear from you.  

To apply please complete the application HERE, if you require any reasonable adjustments or have any questions contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@cura-terrae.com  

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We do not accept CVs from third parties / agencies, and any applications received will be treated as the property of Cura Terrae.  We will not be liable for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received.