Senior Heritage Consultant

Senior Heritage Consultant

Senior Heritage Consultant – Shaping heritage-led solutions across complex, high-impact projects. SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people‑first culture.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant to join our expanding Archaeology & Heritage team, delivering projects across a wide range of sectors including renewables, infrastructure, regeneration and development. This role offers flexible, hybrid working, with a preference for Bristol, Cardiff, London or Southampton. You’ll play a key role in delivering and growing SLR’s heritage services, leading a portfolio of projects while supporting the development of our regional presence.

• Leading and delivering a range of historic environment and heritage projects.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and client relationships.
• Providing expert advice on heritage constraints and opportunities to inform design and planning.
• Preparing high‑quality heritage reports, including Desk‑Based Assessments and ES chapters.
• Designing and managing archaeological investigations and mitigation strategies.
• Supporting business development, including proposals and client engagement.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Working closely with colleagues across planning, environmental and engineering disciplines on complex and rewarding projects, with opportunities to contribute to the team’s strategic growth.

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
• Company pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life, income, and travel insurance.
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays.
• Buy or sell leave options.
• Core working hours.
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Support for mental health, stress, and menopause.

• Extensive experience delivering UK heritage or archaeological projects across a range of sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy, heritage legislation and guidance.
• Proven project management and client‑facing experience, including financial oversight.
• Experience preparing technical reports and managing desk‑based and field investigations.
• A relevant heritage, archaeology or related degree (or equivalent experience).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• A proactive approach to business development and collaborative working.

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we will be happy to support you.