About this role
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
Our flexible benefits & rewards package includes:
• 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.