The Opportunity
Place Services is at the forefront of environmental consultancy in the public sector, and integral to our success are our people. Our purpose is to support public sector organisations to deliver their role in sustainable development. The growth of our service means we are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and versatile archaeologist to join our Historic Environment team.
Place Services provide archaeological development management advice to local planning authorities across the southeast of England. More information about our work can be found here: placeservices.co.uk/media/hagdd4vo/historic-environment-team-year-in-review-2024-25-reduced.pdf
The Historic Environment Consultant will advise on historic environment matters, including: providing development management and policy advice to local authorities; evaluating and carrying out heritage assessments; completing field survey; and undertaking specialist tasks as part of multi-disciplinary projects.
The role requires a qualified, experienced and capable subject matter expert with good technical expertise, practical knowledge and understanding of historic environment issues and relevant legislation, policy, standards and guidance, as well as good client relationship, communication and information management skills.
We invest in and are committed to the development of our staff, fully funding membership of both the IHBC and CIfA, as well as providing funded training to individuals throughout the year.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Demonstrable experience in archaeological development management. This should include the review of planning applications and providing responses which outline required archaeological mitigation based on relevant data, policy and guidance, together with monitoring contractors field work, and post excavation reporting.
Educated to RQF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree) in a relevant subject, and evidence of post qualification experience.
Good evidence of continuing professional development with Practitioner Membership of, or working towards Associate Membership of, relevant professional body e.g. CIFA
Capable technical and subject matter expert, with knowledge and experience of: development management processes; planning policy, legislation, and enforcement standards and guidance, field survey and related office and site-based practices and procedures.
Able to work confidently and consistently across a range of activities and, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, use a range of tools to effectively manage simple projects from concept through to completion.
Demonstrable awareness of wellbeing and H&S, experienced producing and implementing standard risk assessments and able to identify and implement safe working practices for self and others.
Able to communicate and negotiate confidently and clearly, including the independent preparation of written technical advice and at public consultations.
Able to engage, influence and inform contractors, volunteers, clients and their customers, maintaining effective client relationships with demonstrable understanding of client needs and drivers and good public interface skills.
Ability to confidently use a range of common and bespoke software packages, including all Microsoft applications, HBSMR, GIS and/or other information technology tools, to collect and present a range of evidence and data, and to independently carry out straightforward analyse and interpretation, with ability to interpret and analyse more complex data.
For Consultant grade you will have a minimum of two years relevant work experience in either the private or public sector.
Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. This is essential criteria.
Comprehensive CPD is available with the role, including access to our annual programme of Traditional Building Skills, Conservation courses and lectures: https://www.placeservices.co.uk/conservation-courses/conservation-courses/
Place Services is a unique business and a great place to work. To find out more about us please visit: www.placeservices.co.uk/who-we-are/about-us
For an informal discussion please contact the Historic Environment Manager, Tim Murphy via tim.murphy@essex.gov.uk / 0333 032 0847.
To apply for the role please visit: https://workingforessex.com/apply/historic-environment-consultant-21986
