Planning Professional

Conservation Officer – Shrewsbury – Contract – £198.19 per day PAYE or £275 per day limited paid via Umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Conservation Officer

On site for site visits 1 - 2 days per week.

the delivery of the Council's historic environment functions.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large and diverse historic county containing a significant number of listed buildings, conservation areas, registered parks and gardens, scheduled monuments and other heritage assets.

• Assess and provide recommendations on listed building consent applications, planning applications and related heritage consultations.
• Provide specialist conservation advice on proposals affecting listed buildings, conservation areas, registered parks and gardens and other designated and non-designated heritage assets.
• Respond to pre-application enquiries and provide advice to applicants, agents and colleagues.
• Undertake site visits as required.
• Prepare written consultation responses, reports and recommendations.
• Assist with conservation area matters, heritage projects and policy work where required.
• Support the monitoring and resolution of Buildings at Risk cases.
• Liaise with Historic England, local amenity societies, town and parish councils, applicants and other stakeholders.
• Attend meetings and represent the Historic Environment Team as required.

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Building Conservation, Historic Environment, Planning, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience working as a Conservation Officer or in a similar historic environment role.
• Good knowledge of:
  • Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990;
  • National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF);
  • Historic England guidance and conservation best practice.
• Experience of assessing proposals affecting heritage assets and preparing written recommendations.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• Membership of IHBC, RTPI, RIBA or other relevant professional body.
• Experience working within a Local Planning Authority.
• Experience preparing Conservation Area Appraisals, management plans or heritage guidance documents.
• Experience of heritage enforcement and Buildings at Risk work.

The role is primarily hybrid, with a combination of home working, office attendance and site visits across Shropshire. A flexible approach to working arrangements can be considered.

Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.