Heritage Consultant

Heritage Consultant
Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time (part-time considered)
Working Pattern: 3 days office-based, 2 days remote

About the Company:
We are working in partnership with a well-established and respected town planning and heritage consultancy based in Buckinghamshire. With a strong national client base across the commercial and residential sectors, this consultancy supports a wide range of property development projects, offering expert planning and heritage advice. Their clients include major brands in hospitality, housing, leisure, healthcare, and the public sector.

The Role:
Our client is now seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Heritage Consultant to join their expanding team. You will provide specialist heritage and archaeological advice to both internal planning teams and external clients across a range of development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on heritage and archaeological issues relating to planning applications.

• Prepare Heritage Statements, Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments, and Impact Assessments.

• Assess the significance of historic buildings, sites, and landscapes.

• Liaise with local authorities, Historic England, and other stakeholders to support project delivery.

• Conduct site visits and heritage appraisals.

• Advise clients on conservation best practices and planning policy compliance.

• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and policy.

• Mentor junior staff and delegate appropriate tasks to support team development.

• Actively contribute to business development, networking, and marketing initiatives.

• Create and share content to promote the company's success and your own professional achievements.

About You:

• Degree in Archaeology, Architecture, Planning or related field.

• Proven experience in a heritage or planning consultancy role.

• Strong knowledge of UK heritage legislation and policy (e.g. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, NPPF).

• Skilled in preparing heritage documentation for planning applications.

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

• Experience in writing appeal statements and attending hearings is advantageous.

• Membership of CIfA or IHBC is desirable.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary with benefits.

• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid model).

• A collaborative and supportive working culture.

• Clear career progression and CPD opportunities.

• The chance to contribute to meaningful projects across a diverse client base.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position