HISTORIC BUILDINGS CONSULTANT

Are you a highly organised Historic Buildings Consultant with attention to detail and a drive to get projects completed on time? Do you have a passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology? This position requires technical and analytical skills, as well as sound judgement and written and visual communication skills. 

Applications are invited for a professional, highly motivated and capable historic building specialist with an excellent track record in undertaking historic building surveys. You will be required to produce high quality reports for commercial and commissioned projects and able to demonstrate at least two years’ professional commercial experience in undertaking such work. The role requires responsibility for undertaking and delivering a wide range of projects working from one of our offices around the UK. The consultant will be accountable to the Head of Consultancy and work within the Heritage Consultancy team. We require our consultants to be adaptable and to undertake other duties across the heritage consultancy team, as we are committed to team support and pulling together. The role requires you to have excellent IT skills and competency in CAD and/or GIS, as well as written English skills. A good knowledge of the planning system, British archaeology and architectural history is required as well as a track record in reports, and ideally publication. Membership of the IHBC or CIfA will be an advantage. You must be able to work as an effective team member who can be relied on to deliver to tight deadlines. A forensic attitude to consultancy work, the ability to think from multiple perspectives and a passion for accuracy are key. We are a high performing company with a professional and friendly culture with many outstanding performers.

In return, we offer an exciting range of employee benefits: 

· Strong, positive corporate culture and Management Team

· Competitive salary

· Commitment to training and career progression

· Member of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a range of health services

· Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment

· Attractive pension contribution

· Life assurance cover

· 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

· Additional annual leave accrued linked to length of service

· Accommodation provided for away work with subsistence

· Full personal protective equipment and Company branded attire

· 100% of CIfA subscription fees

To apply:

Download, fill in and submit all the required documentation as set out below and send to personnel@archaeologicalresearchservices.com. If you would like to discuss the post with us, then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.

Applicants must complete and send in:

· Covering letter comprising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate.

· Our application form (downloadable from the website and included in this pack )

· Full CV

· Equal opportunities form is optional (downloadable from our website)