Historic Environment Consultant

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.About This Career Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Historic Environment Consultant to join our growing team. This is an exciting new opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in UK archaeology and heritage consultancy to contribute to a wide range of projects and help shape the future of our historic environment work.
The role sits within the multidisciplinary Climate and Sustainability Services (CSS) team that currently comprises almost 360 staff across the UK. Our projects are located throughout the UK, and the role will require occasional travel to other Arup offices and for project related activities.
The role will include writing Historic Environment Desk Based Assessments, undertaking site and archive visits, and contributing to Historic Environment Environmental Statement (ES) chapters. You will be expected to work with colleagues across a wide range of disciplines to achieve project objectives.
In additional to pre-planning assessment, we are also seeking candidates with experience in the design and management of archaeological fieldwork (including those with Archaeological Clerk of Work experience). The role would also include management of fieldwork projects from planning and other consent applications and delivery of bespoke archaeological strategies for large infrastructure projects (under Senior supervision and oversight).
You will play a key role in supporting our clients to achieve their objectives through high-quality consultancy advice, working across all aspects of the historic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation of experience in archaeological fieldwork, report writing, and heritage consultancy within the UK planning system.
Preparation of heritage technical documentation including desk-based assessments (with settings assessment), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters and archaeological mitigation strategies, including site walkover survey and archive research.
Design and delivery of archaeological fieldwork and monitoring of archaeological contractors to evaluate development sites and discharge of consenting requirements.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in Archaeology or related subject; Full UK Driving License as you will sometimes be required to travel to locations beyond the London Region.
Sound knowledge of the UK legislative framework and policy and its practical application to projects affecting the historic environment,
Experience of undertaking Historic Environment DBA, Heritage Statements, Written Scheme of Investigations and EIA chapters (including setting assessments),
Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management,
Confident user of GIS (ArcGIS Pro preferred) and dataset manipulation,
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. We will do everything we can to support you.
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