Senior Heritage Consultant

As a Senior Heritage Consultant at Wardell Armstrong, your primary responsibilities will include overseeing a variety of heritage projects, preparing complex archaeological assessments, and engaging actively with stakeholders. You will provide expert advice during project development phases, guide archaeological fieldwork managers, and ensure the delivery of quality heritage services. Your role involves developing written schemes of investigation, contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments, and seeking out new business opportunities through networking or formal tenders.

To achieve success as a Senior Heritage Consultant at Wardell Armstrong, candidates should possess a degree in a relevant discipline, ideally complemented by a postgraduate qualification in archaeology or building conservation. Membership in a professional institute, such as CIfA, is required. Besides academic qualifications, having a comprehensive understanding of the planning process, along with experience in technical report writing, project management, and client engagement, is essential.

In the role of Senior Heritage Consultant at Wardell Armstrong, you will engage in a diverse range of projects that often involve advising on archaeological fieldwork at both pre- and post-determination stages. You will be responsible for producing archaeological desk-based assessments, preparing Heritage Statements, documenting historic buildings, and contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments—including scoping reports and technical assessments. You'll have the chance to be involved in transformative heritage initiatives across the UK.

At Wardell Armstrong, career development is a priority. As a Senior Heritage Consultant, you will benefit from a unique training and mentoring program tailored to your needs. We also encourage contributions to professional institutions and offer financial awards for achieving chartership. Additionally, our supportive working environment, rich with opportunities for professional growth, ensures you can progress in your career while positively impacting our projects and clients.

As a Senior Heritage Consultant at Wardell Armstrong, you'll enjoy an extensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally. This includes a pension plan with significant employer contributions, payment for professional subscriptions, 24 days of annual leave, private health care, and inclusion in critical illness cover and life assurance policies. We also offer hybrid working options, flexi-time schedules, and unique rewards for long service and achievement in your career.

Certainly! When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you conducted archaeological assessments, detailing the methodology you followed and any notable findings or challenges you encountered. Emphasize your experience working with relevant legislation and how your assessments contributed to sustainable project development.

It's crucial to detail your approach to stakeholder engagement. Discuss the strategies you utilize to identify stakeholders, establish communication channels, and address their concerns effectively. Share examples of how you have fostered collaboration and ensured all parties were informed throughout the project lifecycle.

When addressing this question, provide concrete examples of heritage projects you managed. Discuss your approach to planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline management, highlighting any tools or software you used, as well as strategies you employed to ensure timely and successful project completion.

In your response, it's essential to discuss your writing process and attention to detail. Share how you gather data, analyze findings, and present information clearly and comprehensively. Provide an example of a report you've written, emphasizing how it met client needs and adhered to industry standards.

For this question, choose a specific challenge you've encountered in your role as a heritage consultant. Outline the situation, the actions you took to address it, and the positive outcome. This demonstrates not only problem-solving skills but also your ability to remain effective under pressure.

When answering this, identify your technical specialisms relevant to the position. Whether it’s GIS expertise, in-depth knowledge of UK planning legislation, or your experience with historic building conservation, be thorough in explaining how these skills will enhance the work of Wardell Armstrong's heritage team.

Focus on your method for staying up-to-date with current planning legislation and how you apply this knowledge in your projects. Detail any specific examples of how you've integrated compliance measures into your work, ensuring that all project submissions adhered to necessary regulations.

Here, it’s beneficial to highlight examples of how you've identified and pursued business opportunities. Share strategies you employed for networking, proposal writing, or client relationship management that resulted in successful contract acquisitions or project expansions.

When addressing mentorship, emphasize its importance in knowledge transfer and team development. Share how you’ve acted as a mentor to junior staff, detailing how you've guided their professional growth and the positive impacts on team dynamics and project outcomes.

In your answer, express your enthusiasm for Wardell Armstrong’s values, projects, and contributions to sustainability. Highlight how your career goals align with the company’s mission of ‘Making Sustainability Happen’ and your excitement about the opportunities for professional growth and impactful work in heritage consultancy.