Heritage Planning Associate​/Associate Director

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and commercially minded Heritage Planning Associate to join our specialist Heritage team, building on our profile and success to date.

The team have enjoyed continued success, establishing a heritage business that is recognised as a leading name in the industry. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and prestigious projects, delivering high-quality work to our client base.

This role will be based in either of our Manchester, London or Cambridge offices.

You will be working alongside your heritage colleagues and a wealth of other disciplines to undertake national work, predominantly in the Archaeology (and contributing to built heritage work) space supporting colleagues through the UK business as well as an external client base.

You will be enthusiastic, eager to learn and have the capability to help grow the business and your profile in the Heritage / Historic Environment space. In return our commitment is to engage and develop that potential and reward contribution and performance. You will enjoy outstanding professional development and career opportunities in a unique role that combines a personal approach with diverse experience.

Your Impact:

To have an impact in the role you will:

Conduct site specific historical and policy research

Identify site specific heritage planning constraints

Prepare and oversee Historic Environment Desk Based Assessments, Heritage Statements, Heritage Impact Assessments, Planning Statements, and Appeal evidence

Prepare fee proposals and tender submissions

Develop client relationships

Engage with local planning authorities, Historic England, statutory consultees, clients, and project stakeholders

Mentor and support junior heritage consultants and archaeologists

Contribute to business development activities, client relationship management, and work winning

Support the Heritage team as required.

About You:

We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable individual, ideally with private sector experience or a clear ability to transition into that environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong report writing capability, alongside a keen interest in business development and networking. You will be personable, professional, and driven, demonstrating ambition and a proactive, enthusiastic approach in everything you do, while effectively managing your own time and workload.

Skills and

Qualifications:

Have a relevant first degree and/or post-graduate qualification in archaeology, the historic environment or similar

Significant professional experience within heritage consultancy, local government, Historic England, or a related environment

Full membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), RTPI, or other relevant professional  committed to continuing their professional development with a willingness to learn and progress

Be proficient with Microsoft packages

Have excellent team-working skills

Be commercially minded

Have sound technical knowledge of heritage planning policy, legislation and best practice guidance

Have experience of appraising heritage significance and undertaking impact assessments

Experience providing evidence at inquiries, hearings, or appeals

Hold a full UK driving licence and are willing to travel nationally.

Why Join Us:

We put people first:
We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve:
Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards…