Bourne End
Engineering
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
20/06/2025
11/07/2025
Heritage Consultant
Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy in their search for a Heritage Consultant to join their team in Bourne End.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality planning and heritage services across the UK. With a diverse client base that spans commercial and residential developers, landowners, housebuilders, and public sector organisations, the successful candidate will play a key role in the continued growth of the company's heritage offering.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Heritage Consultant to provide expert advice on heritage and archaeological matters. Working alongside planners, developers, architects and local authorities, you will help deliver successful outcomes for a range of development projects, ensuring they align with heritage legislation, planning policy and best practice.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide specialist advice on heritage and archaeology matters to clients and colleagues
* Prepare Heritage Statements, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments, Impact Assessments and other supporting documents
* Assess the significance of historic buildings, sites and landscapes, and advise on preserving or enhancing their value
* Liaise with local planning authorities, Historic England and other stakeholders
* Conduct site visits and appraisals to assess development impact on heritage assets
* Advise on conservation approaches, materials and repair methods
* Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy and best practice
* Guide clients through the planning process, including pre-application advice and post-consent support
* Delegate work effectively to junior staff and contribute to their development
* Actively seek and secure new instructions through business development and networking
* Attend industry events and deliver CPD sessions to promote services
* Contribute to marketing activity, including LinkedIn content
* Maintain accurate time records and fee forecasts
Key Skills and Experience:
* Degree in Archaeology, Architecture, Planning or a related field
* Experience in a heritage or planning consultancy role
* Understanding of UK heritage legislation and policy, including the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and NPPF
* Experience preparing heritage assessments and planning documents
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Analytical and detail-oriented approach
* Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively
* Membership of CIfA or IHBC is desirable
* Experience preparing appeal statements and representing clients at hearings is a plus
Why Apply?
* Join a friendly and experienced team of heritage and planning professionals
* Work on a variety of rewarding and complex projects
* Benefit from flexible working arrangements
* Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
If you're passionate about heritage and looking to take the next step in your consultancy career, we'd love to hear from you.