Associate Heritage Consultant

Shaping places through heritage insight

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

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Associate Heritage Consultant to join our established Archaeology & Heritage team. Operating across the UK, our team supports projects ranging from individual residential developments to large-scale infrastructure and EIA schemes, delivering high-quality advice across the planning lifecycle.

With offices across the UK and flexible hybrid working, this role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across sectors including the built environment, regeneration and renewable energy.

The Role

• Leading heritage input on projects from feasibility through to planning and delivery
• Preparing high-quality technical reports (heritage statements, impact assessments and EIA chapters)
• Providing strategic advice to clients, architects and internal teams
• Managing project budgets, programmes and client relationships
• Supporting business development, including proposals and networking
• Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes

We Believe Sustainable Careers Need Balance

• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy/sell leave options
• Core working hours and flexible arrangements

Family Life And Wellbeing Matter At SLR

• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

About You

We are looking for someone with clear experience delivering UK heritage consultancy projects and a strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation relating to heritage, as well as:

• Ability to assess heritage significance and impacts of development
• Experience preparing technical reports and advising stakeholders
• Project management and commercial awareness
• Membership of CIfA (Associate or working towards full membership)
• Relevant degree (or equivalent experience) and full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Full MCIfA and/or membership of IHBC
• Experience in built heritage projects such as listed buildings or conservation planning

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

If this Associate Heritage Consultant role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.