Historic Environment Consultant

Fieldwork design and oversight. Design and delivery of archaeological fieldwork and monitoring of archaeological contractors to evaluate development sites and discharge of consenting requirements.

Research and Reporting. Preparation of heritage technical documentation including desk-based assessments (with settings assessment), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters and archaeological mitigation strategies, including site walkover survey and archive research.

The role will include writing Historic Environment Desk Based Assessments, undertaking site and archive visits, and contributing to Historic Environment Environmental Statement (ES) chapters. You will be expected to work with colleagues across a wide range of disciplines to achieve project objectives.

You will play a key role in supporting our clients to achieve their objectives through high-quality consultancy advice, working across all aspects of the historic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation of experience in archaeological fieldwork, report writing, and heritage consultancy within the UK planning system.

In additional to pre-planning assessment, we are also seeking candidates with experience in the design and management of archaeological fieldwork (including those with Archaeological Clerk of Work experience). The role would also include management of fieldwork projects from planning and other consent applications and delivery of bespoke archaeological strategies for large infrastructure projects (under Senior supervision and oversight).

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Historic Environment Consultant to join our growing team. This is an exciting new opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in UK archaeology and heritage consultancy to contribute to a wide range of projects and help shape the future of our historic environment work.

The role sits within the multidisciplinary Climate and Sustainability Services (CSS) team that currently comprises almost 360 staff across the UK. Our projects are located throughout the UK, and the role will require occasional travel to other Arup offices and for project related activities.

• Experience of undertaking Historic Environment DBA, Heritage Statements, Written Scheme of Investigations and EIA chapters (including setting assessments),
• Full UK Driving License as you will sometimes be required to travel to locations beyond the London Region.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in Archaeology or related subject; and Membership (PCIfA minimum, ACIfA preferred) of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists CIfA,
• Confident user of GIS (ArcGIS Pro preferred) and dataset manipulation,
• Sound knowledge of the UK legislative framework and policy and its practical application to projects affecting the historic environment,
• Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management,

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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