About the Company

An award-winning architectural and heritage consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant to join its London team.

The practice works across a varied portfolio of historic buildings, conservation projects and contemporary design, providing specialist expertise across architecture and heritage. This role offers the opportunity to lead a range of heritage consultancy projects, working closely with architects, clients and statutory stakeholders to deliver high-quality advice and assessments.

You will also contribute to business development, securing new commissions and building client relationships, while supporting the development of junior team members. The position would suit an experienced heritage professional looking to take ownership of projects and play an active role in the continued growth of the team.

About the Role

• Lead heritage consultancy projects across London and the South East, providing specialist advice, guidance and advocacy.
• Prepare conservation management plans, heritage impact assessments, statements of significance and capacity analysis.
• Undertake archival research, desk-based assessments and on-site analysis of historic building fabric.
• Support architectural projects within the practice, alongside delivering work for external clients.
• Prepare fee proposals, tenders and bids, contributing to business development and securing new commissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, architects, engineers, conservation officers and Historic England.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines and workloads effectively.
• Support, mentor and develop junior team members, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility for team management.

About You

• A relevant degree-level qualification in architectural history, archaeology, building conservation, building surveying, town planning or a related discipline.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience within heritage consultancy or a related field.
• Strong experience in archival research, historic building analysis and report writing.
• A proven track record of leading heritage projects and providing specialist advice.
• Experience preparing fee proposals, tenders and contributing to business development.
• A good working knowledge of current national and local planning legislation, policy and guidance.
• Experience working collaboratively with architects, engineers and statutory stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Experience mentoring junior staff, GIS software, heritage planning or environmental sustainability would be advantageous. Membership of a relevant professional institution, such as IHBC or CIfA, and a UK driving licence would also be beneficial.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of three days in the office and up to two days working from home.
• Annual leave increasing with length of service.
• Life assurance.
• Study sponsorship and paid study leave.
• Sabbaticals.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP service.
• Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Professional subscription fees covered.
• Enhanced learning and development opportunities.
• Company day out and volunteering scheme.

Contact

Charlotte Lambert
+44 7355 528626
charlotte@locri.co.uk