Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an exciting consultancy in their search for a Heritage Consultant, to join their team in Bourne End.

This is an excellent opportunity for a heritage professional to join a respected consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of projects involving historic buildings, conservation areas, and heritage assets. The successful Heritage Consultant will play an important role in supporting planning applications and development proposals where heritage considerations are a key factor.

The Role

As a Heritage Consultant, you will work closely with planners, architects, and developers to assess the impact of development proposals on heritage assets and provide clear, well-reasoned advice to support planning applications.

You will contribute to a wide range of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, ensuring that heritage considerations are carefully assessed and integrated into the planning process.

Key Responsibilites

Preparing Heritage Statements and Heritage Impact Assessments

Undertaking research into the history and significance of heritage assets

Assessing the impact of development proposals on listed buildings and conservation areas

Supporting planning applications with appropriate heritage documentation

Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, conservation officers, and project teams

Providing advice on heritage policy and relevant legislation

Conducting site visits and historic environment assessments

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Heritage, Archaeology, History, Architecture, Planning, or a related discipline

Experience preparing Heritage Statements or heritage planning reports

Good understanding of heritage legislation and planning policy

Strong research and report writing skills

Excellent communication and organisational abilities

A proactive approach and ability to work collaboratively within a consultancy environment

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity to work on a diverse range of heritage-led projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Excellent professional development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Heritage Consultant looking to develop their career within a respected consultancy working on a wide variety of projects involving historic environments and heritage assets.

If you are interested in this role, contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006, or email at joel.bland@penguinrecruitment.co.uk