Heritage Consultant Opportunity: Lead Development Expert

1 month ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Flagship Consulting Full time

Flagship Consulting is a market-leading, multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in Planning, Design and the Environment. Their heritage services complement the multi-disciplinary planning, development, archaeology and design services they offer. Building on their reputation for clear, practical, and commercially focused advice, they have continued to grow and this is a great opportunity to take on a new challenge at the forefront of our expansion.

Job Description

As part of the rapid expansion of our Historic Environment Team, we have an exciting opportunity available for ambitious Historic Environment Consultant to join the team at a Principal Level. We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and driven consultants with a background in archaeology and heritage, who wish to further develop their careers on major development projects. This could be based out of our Edinburgh office or working remotely with some office attendance when required but the roles would provide for flexible working.

Key Responsibilities
  • Providing consultancy advice to clients on heritage-related matters
  • Producing and managing the production of desk-based assessments and heritage statements
  • Authoring Cultural Heritage Environmental Statements for large-scale residential, commercial and renewable energy schemes
  • Providing proofs of evidence and written representations for planning appeals
Requirements

• Excellent understanding of relevant local and national planning policy and legislation

• Experience of working as part of an EIA team, preferably for large-scale residential, commercial and renewable energy schemes

• An enthusiastic, independent and proactive attitude to work

• Ability to develop business as part of the company's overall growth strategy both regionally and nationally

Salary and Benefits

The role comes with a generous salary of £45,000-£50,000, including discretionary bonuses, as well as a flexible working environment and fantastic opportunities for career progression. Additional benefits include a non-contractual growth bonus scheme, enhanced annual leave entitlement, loyalty leave, hybrid working environment, private medical insurance and enhanced company pension.

About Us

At Flagship Consulting, we are passionate about delivering high-quality services to our clients. Our heritage services are an integral part of our multi-disciplinary approach, and we are committed to providing expert advice and guidance to our clients. If you are a motivated and experienced consultant looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

With a full driving licence and access to a car, and a flexible attitude to work, you will be well-suited to this role. If you are curious about this opportunity and want to learn more, please apply now.



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