Archaeology and Heritage Assessor

Description

• Influence early design decisions to remove unnecessary risk, time and cost
• Provide technical guidance on archaeology and heritage requirements across project stages
• Use digital tools and data to improve efficiency and streamline processes
• Create standardised approaches and templates for heritage deliverables, including digital formats
• Lead proactive engagement with Local Planning Authorities and statutory bodies
• Develop and maintain the archaeological fieldwork risk strategy
• Shape and deliver the heritage strategy for one of the UK’s largest infrastructure investment programmes
• Produce clear, high-quality technical deliverables to support planning submissions and project development
• Collaborate across engineering, planning and delivery teams to enable efficient and environmentally responsible delivery
• Drive risk-based approaches that reduce uncertainty, streamline delivery and strengthen planning outcomes
• Build strong relationships with internal environmental and heritage specialists to ensure alignment across all programmes
• Promote continuous improvement in health and safety
• Collaborate with specialists and stakeholders across Anglian Water
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security and environmental legislation and standards
• Play a key role in protecting the region’s archaeological and cultural heritage
• Ensure safe working practices, audits and reporting are completed to required standards
• Provide strategic direction for archaeology and heritage across Anglian Water’s capital programme

Requirements

• Significant experience delivering archaeology or heritage inputs on large capital or infrastructure programmes
• Experience completing surveys and preparing reports for EIA Screening Opinions and planning documentation
• Ability to build strong relationships with LPAs, statutory consultees and internal teams
• Membership of a relevant professional institute or eligibility to join
• Strong understanding of planning, environmental and heritage legislation
• Degree (or equivalent) in archaeology, heritage or a related discipline

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Life cover – 8x annual salary
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• 26 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, with flexibility for alternative religious holidays
• A range of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Personal private healthcare
• Annual bonus scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance