Principal Heritage Consultant

Principal Heritage Consultant (Cambridge)

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

The Cultural Heritage and Archaeology team is one of the largest heritage consultancies in the country, working across the UK and Ireland on high-profile infrastructure projects.

• Manage and deliver archaeology projects in the South East of the country, principally fieldwork projects.
• Lead fieldwork projects from planning and consent applications to the delivery of bespoke archaeological strategies and works for developments and infrastructure.
• Monitor and assure the work of WSP-approved fieldwork subcontractors, both on-site and in the technical review of deliverables, including RAMS.
• Prepare competitive tenders and design the scope and methodology for archaeological fieldwork in accordance with WSP Health and Safety protocols and requirements.
• Produce or contribute to archaeological desk-based assessment.
• Undertake stakeholder, curator and client liaison.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with a range of clients and peers, and identify and pursue business development and marketing opportunities.

• Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management (project, financial and staff management).
• Robust knowledge of Irish archaeology and history, as well as full knowledge of the planning process and relevant environmental/heritage legislation and guidance.
• Experience in heritage and planning, master planning, heritage conservation, heritage led-regeneration, recreation and tourism, heritage sustainability master planning, placemaking, multi‑disciplinary collaboration and business development.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team.
• Highly motivated, conscientious and efficient approach to work, with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and budgets in a busy consultancy environment.

Based in either the Cambridge or Bristol offices, the successful candidate will bring a specialism or skill that contributes to the development of the team and the wider business.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.