Senior Heritage Consultant (London)

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of archaeology projects in the southern half of the country, principally fieldwork projects. The role is key to our heritage team's development and will require the combination of high level technical expertise and knowledge of archaeology and heritage with commercial and business acumen.

• Lead fieldwork projects from planning and other consent applications and deliver bespoke archaeological strategies and works for developments and infrastructure.
• Monitor and assure the work of one of our WSP approved fieldwork subcontractors, both on site and in the technical review of deliverables, including RAMS.
• Prepare competitive tenders and design the scope and methodology for archaeological fieldwork in accordance with WSP Health and Safety protocols and requirements.
• Produce or contribute to archaeological desk based assessment.
• Undertake stakeholder, curator and client liaison.
• Deliver projects that can withstand public inquiry and identify and pursue business development and marketing opportunities.
• Maintain strong client and peer relationships and support promotion and diversification of the team service offering.

• Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management (project, financial and staff management).
• Robust knowledge of Irish archaeology and history and full knowledge of the planning process and relevant environmental/heritage legislation and guidance.
• Experience in most or all of the following areas: heritage and planning, masterplanning, heritage conservation, heritage led regeneration, recreation and tourism, heritage sustainability masterplanning, placemaking, multi disciplinary collaboration and business development.
• Excellent writing skills, good communication and team working abilities.
• Highly motivated, conscientious and efficient approach to work, meeting deadlines and budget within a busy consultancy environment.
• Commercial and business acumen and understanding of Health and Safety and risk management, particularly on fieldwork projects.