Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant

Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant

Berrys is a historic environment consultancy based in the Midlands. We work from four offices offering planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy services to help clients maximise the value of their assets.

You will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team of planners, surveyors, heritage and archaeology consultants, engineers and architects based in the Shrewsbury office. We provide a supportive environment where autonomy and opportunities to expand your skills are a priority.

• Collation of desk‑based archival research
• Interpretation and analysis of field data
• Offering expert archaeology advice to colleagues and clients
• Advising on statutory consents, including scheduled monument consents
• Using GIS to record and present spatial information
• Drafting and assisting in the preparation of technical reports, including Desk‑Based Archaeology Assessments, Heritage Impact Assessments, Written Schemes of Investigation and Historic Building Records
• Tendering and managing archaeological fieldwork

• Graduate degree in archaeology or a closely related subject in the historic environment
• Commitment to professional development, including gaining membership of a professional body (e.g. CIfA, IHBC)
• Excellent written English and creative problem‑solving abilities
• Knowledge of British archaeology, legislation and the UK planning system
• Preferably 1 or more years relevant professional experience
• Ability to advise and offer confident and quality advice as a planning project lead
• Confident in liaising with a project team with excellent communication skills
• The role will include outdoor site visits and on‑site advice, so you will need to have a driving licence and a car available
• Previous experience of any or all of the following would be an advantage:
  • Archaeological fieldwork
  • Historic building assessment and/or recording
  • GIS and/or CAD software packages
  • Assessment of the setting of heritage assets

• Excellent salary reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
• Pay all appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
• Private Healthcare scheme for all
• Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
• Agile working philosophy allowing a mix of remote and office working
• 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
• Potential for discretionary bonus
• Enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through NEST
• Successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes

To apply for this role,  and a covering letter to
Closing date: 2nd February 2026.
We may close early if sufficient applications are received, so apply early if you match the criteria.

For an informal chat about the role, please get in touch with our Head of Heritage and Archaeology, Phoebe Farrell at