Senior Heritage Consultant

Location

Warrington

Contract

Full-time, Permanent 

Salary

up to £41,500 pa

Benefits

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About The Role

In this role, you will provide leadership across a range of Heritage projects, ensuring delivery to high technical standards while supporting clients, colleagues, and project partners. You’ll oversee project quality, safety, communication, and financial performance, contributing to the success of both individual commissions and the wider team. Alongside delivering high‑quality assessments and reports, you’ll help shape work-winning opportunities and drive best practice in line with legislation and industry guidance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing hands‑on heritage expertise with team collaboration, client engagement and constructive problem solving.

What You’ll Be Doing 

As part of our Heritage Team, you will play a key role in delivering and shaping project outcomes:


  • Leading the delivery of high quality heritage assessments, reports and supporting plans. 
  • Managing project scope, safety, quality, client communication and finances. 
  • Providing professional advice on archaeological and historic environment matters. 
  • Supporting submissions for new work where appropriate. 
  • Contributing to team planning, business priorities and continuous improvement. 
  • Helping train, support and mentor colleagues. 
  • Reviewing and coordinating work across multiple projects to ensure successful outcomes. 

What We Are Looking For

We’re seeking someone who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgement and a collaborative mindset:


  • Degree or equivalent in archaeology, heritage or related discipline. 
  • Knowledge and experience of British archaeology, historic buildings and heritage legislation. 
  • Experience producing high quality reports, including ES Chapters, and managing archaeological projects. 
  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage confidently with clients and colleagues. 
  • Ability to lead projects, prioritise workloads and make informed decisions. 
  • Commitment to mentoring others and contributing to a positive team culture. 
  • Motivation to maintain and develop professional knowledge through CPD.