Principal Historic Environment Consultant

Principal Historic Environment ConsultantLondon or YorkUp to £48,000The Role:The Principal Historic Environment Consultant will contribute to the provision of historic environment (archaeological and heritage) planning services to our clients on their development projects across the UK. This will include a range of responsibilities, including the management of projects and clients, production of Heritage Statements, Environmental Statement chapters, and supporting documentation for DCO applications, as well as producing or supporting with the production of archaeological desk-based assessments and Written Schemes of Investigation. You will provide advice to clients on the potential heritage and archaeological requirements of their projects at every stage, as well as producing detailed fee quotes and tender responses as required, to be agreed with the Directors of the Archaeology and Heritage Team. You will also liaise with LPAs and other stakeholders to agree suitable schemes of archaeological work. This position may include the line management of prospective new team members as they are appointed. Therefore, excellent written and oral communication skills are key.You will provide support for our projects and other disciplines within the company nationally, and this will require travel and overnight stays on occasion.Key Responsibilities:Management and production of Heritage Statements/Heritage Impact AssessmentsManagement and production of Cultural Heritage Chapters for Environmental StatementsProduction of supporting information for DCO projectsProduction/support for archaeological Desk-based Assessments, and all associated researchManagement and production of archaeological Written Schemes of InvestigationEditing sub-contractor and third-party reportsProduction of GIS and CAD figuresProviding advice to clients on the archaeological/heritage implications of proposed developments, including design and layout inputQuoting for work and providing input into multi-disciplinary tendersProduction of evidence for hearing/inquiries is desirableThe role will include:Providing positive support to members of the Archaeology and Heritage team and the company as a whole on projectsImplement brand, marketing and communication strategies in line with the Company businessProject Management of archaeology, heritage and other specific projectsProvide technical oversightEnsure Company policies, systems and procedures are implemented and followedHolding self and others to accountQualifications & TrainingIHBC Full membership of the CIFA (MCIfA)Experience Experience of the production of Cultural Heritage Environmental Statement Chapters and the EIA process Production of heritage statements, and all associated research and site visits Quoting for work and providing input into multi-disciplinary tenders Experience of liaising with clients, LPAs and stakeholders Excellent report writing skills Excellent CAD and GIS skills Working as part of wider multi-disciplinary teams Clean driving licence Travel across UK with overnight stays as required Experience of contributing to archaeological and heritage desk-based assessments Experience of managing archaeological fieldwork Archaeological fieldwork and survey experience Experience of working on large-scale renewable energy and/or infrastructure projects Experience of mentoring and training staff Management of project finances budget, sub-contractors quotes, invoicing Desire to train and mentor new and existing members of the archaeology and heritage team Experience of managing project teams Desire to undertake, or have experience of, historic building recordingKey SkillsSoftware Knowledge Microsoft Office Experience with AutoCAD and industry standard GIS software (QGIS or ArcGIS)Experience with Adobe suite of softwareCompetencies (see Interview Guidance Notes)Numeracy and literacy skills Drive and ambitionCompetence in using Microsoft Office especially Excel Proactive and Willing to learnAttention to detail Positive AttitudeExcellent verbal and written communication skills Team WorkingReport Writing EnthusiasticFinancial project management Ability to work autonomouslyTO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS