Heritage Consultant

Job Description Overview Take our vision into the future. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you - from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.Heritage - Bring your skills to the mix as a Senior / Principal Heritage Consultant. You'll play a vital role, collaborating with clients and design teams around the UK and internationally. Our Heritage team leads the way in innovation and problem solving, ensuring our clients achieve consents for their projects. We operate in numerous markets including Transportation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Water. Purpose of the role: We are seeking a Senior / Principal Heritage Consultant to join AtkinsRéalis Heritage team, supporting the delivery of a wide range of heritage services and built heritage projects nationally and internationally. You will be based in our Birmingham, Bristol, London or York offices to fully support our existing and growing workload across the UK. Your role Providing technical advice to a range of clients and internal teams on a diverse range of projects; and within a range of consenting regimes (Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act, Town and Country Planning Act, Development Consent Orders, Transport and Works Act Orders, Hybrid Bills etc.) Writing a wide range of heritage deliverables including environmental statements, heritage statements, conservation management plans, statements of significance, research studies and consent applications. Contribution to multi-disciplinary projects, working alongside other environment, planning and engineering colleagues. Providing design and consenting advice to clients and multi-disciplinary teams. Liaison and negotiation with statutory and non-statutory stakeholders and consultees. Supporting growth of Heritage team and taking on responsibilities for working in specific markets / with particular clients. Problem solving and assessing heritage constraints and opportunities to inform and influence scheme design. Consulting and liaising with client project teams and project environmental experts and other project specialists. Supporting decision making on bids, producing fee proposals and providing technical inputs on tenders. Contributing to the quality assurance process as a checker of heritage reports and project deliverables. Managing heritage specialists and being heritage technical advisor for projects. About you Qualifications Relevant Masters level, or higher qualification in a recognised historic environment discipline or considerable experience in the heritage sector akin to this level of qualification. Essential Ability to work and travel on AtkinsRéalis' business; Previous experience of working on large-scale projects / or in sensitive heritage locations; Solid background in all aspects of the historic built environment; Good working knowledge of UK heritage and history from a built heritage perspective; Experience of working in the UK and UK planning system and historic environment legislation; Experience of the consenting process for listed buildings and scheduled monuments; Experience of providing heritage advice in respect of design concept, optioneering and preferred options for the built environment; Full, clean, UK driving licence; and Health and Safety experience. Desired (P3) Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (MCIfA) or Institute for Historic Buildings Conservation (IHBC). Commercial skills. Experience in a commercial consultancy environment. Specialist area of expertise / interest for instance retrofit of historic buildings. Good working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages and GIS. Project management experience. The Individual The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate the following: Strong technical knowledge and skills. Excellent report writing skills. Accomplished communication skills. Capable of working under pressure with the ability to meet critical deadlines. Innovation in approach to heritage matters. Willingness to learn and to mentor others. Rewards & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.