Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant

Berrys is all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of planners, surveyors, heritage and archaeology consultants, engineers and architects based in the Shrewsbury office. Our work ranges from planning applications and appeals to site promotions, including sustainable urban extensions, solar farms, and historic barn conversions.

You will primarily be working on multi-disciplinary projects with your colleagues and developing specialist skills in areas you find particularly interesting. For the right candidate, we are committed to providing training opportunities including further educational studies.

What will you be doing?

• Collation of desk-based archival research
• Interpretation and analysis of field data
• Offering expert archaeology advice to colleagues and clients
• Advising on statutory consents including scheduled monument consents
• Using GIS to record and present spatial information
• Drafting and assisting in the preparation of technical reports including Desk-Based Archaeology Assessments, Heritage Impact Assessments, Written Schemes of Investigation and Historic Building Records
• Tendering and managing archaeological fieldwork

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who understands and enjoys the world of archaeology and the historic built environment but also enjoys working with people. A good listener who can anticipate the needs of a client and provides answers before questions are even asked. If you’re the kind of person who builds trust through proactive communication and excellent service, then this is the job for you.

We’re also looking for someone who has the following:

• Graduate degree in archaeology or a closely related subject in the historic environment
• Commitment to professional development including gaining membership of a professional body (e.g. CIfA, IHBC)
• Excellent written English and creative problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of British Archaeology, legislation and the UK planning system
• Preferably 1 or more years relevant professional experience
• Ability to advise and offer confident and quality advice as a planning project lead
• Confident in liaising with a project team with excellent communication skills
• The role will include outdoor site visits and on-site advice, so you will need to have a driving license and a car available

Previous experience of any or all of the following would be an advantage:

• Archaeological fieldwork
• Historic building assessment and/or recording
• GIS and/or CAD software packages
• Assessment of the setting of heritage assets

Benefits

The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop. We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience. We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training. We provide a Private Healthcare scheme for all, an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab, and an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working.

We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays, an additional day off to celebrate your Birthday, and an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service. There is potential for a discretionary bonus and we provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST). Following a successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services is available. We also offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes.

Closing Date: 2nd February 2026. Please note that we may close this role early if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.

To apply for this role, please email your CV and a covering letter. For an informal chat about the role please get in touch with our Head of Heritage and Archaeology Phoebe Farrell.