Technical Director - Heritage

## Technical Director - Heritage Apply locations:
Edinburgh, Scotland:
Glasgow, Scotland time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR101998

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Due to the continued growth and success of our Archaeology & Heritage team in Europe, we are seeking a commercially driven
** Technical Director
** to play a pivotal role in the future development of the discipline.

SLR’s Archaeology & Heritage Technical Discipline is a dynamic, commercially focused team delivering a diverse range of advisory services across multiple industry sectors. Our team operates across a network of UK offices including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Shrewsbury, Cardiff and Exeter.

We provide independent advisory services primarily within SLR’s Energy and Built Environment sectors, alongside supporting Minerals & Mining and Infrastructure clients. Our core services include:
* Early site appraisal / feasibility
* Desk-based assessment
* Heritage Statements
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
* Building Recording
* Historic Building Advice
* Listed Building & Scheduled Monument Consents
* Fieldwork Management From single-dwelling schemes through to large-scale, multi-disciplinary EIA projects, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality outcomes and tangible value for our clients.
** The Role
** Reporting to the Technical Discipline Manager (TDM), you will be a senior leader within the team, with a strong focus on
** driving commercial performance, winning work, and expanding client relationships**. You will play a critical role in developing and converting opportunities, supporting the delivery of the Technical Discipline’s growth plan, and strengthening SLR’s market position within Archaeology & Heritage.

This is a highly client-facing role, where success will be measured by your ability to
** generate revenue, build a sustainable pipeline, and enhance client partnerships**, alongside ensuring high-quality technical delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

* ** Business Development & Work Winning**  + Leading and supporting the winning of work from both new and existing clients  + Identifying and converting opportunities aligned with sector and regional strategies  + Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships  + Driving cross-selling across SLR’s service lines and sectors
* ** Commercial Leadership**  + Taking ownership of revenue generation targets and supporting delivery of the discipline’s growth plan  + Contributing to pipeline forecasting and ensuring visibility of future workload  + Supporting effective pricing strategies and bid positioning
* ** Project & Technical Delivery**  + Providing senior oversight on key projects to ensure quality, risk management and client satisfaction  + Acting as a trusted advisor to clients on complex Archaeology & Heritage matters  + Supporting innovation and best practice across project delivery
* ** People Leadership**  + Mentoring and developing team members, supporting career progression and retention  + Contributing to recruitment and team growth in line with business needs  + Promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture
* ** Collaboration & Integration**  + Working closely with Sector Leads, Discipline Leads and other service areas to maximise opportunities  + Supporting integrated, multi-disciplinary project delivery
** Rewards & Benefits
** SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licenses, we offer outstanding opportunities for long term career progression.

Our flexible benefits & rewards package includes:
• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle to work schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving We…