Principal or Senior Heritage Consultant

Take our vision into the future. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients’ problems head‑on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we’re here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what’s ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you’re returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Heritage – bring your skills to the mix as a Professional or Senior Archaeological Consultant. You’ll play a vital role, collaborating with clients and design teams around the UK and internationally. Our Heritage team leads the way in innovation and problem solving, ensuring our clients achieve consents for their projects. We operate in numerous markets including transportation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Water. We’re big on expertise but not on hierarchy. So, we’ll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level.

Your role: We are seeking an Archaeological Consultant/Professional Archaeological Consultant or Senior Consultant to join AtkinsRéalis Heritage team, supporting the delivery of a wide range of heritage services and archaeological projects nationally and internationally. You will be based in our London or Birmingham offices. Principally management and QA of archaeological fieldwork programmes and archaeological subcontractors, including supporting and delivering the role of Archaeological Clerk of Works on major infrastructure projects in the South‑East and East of England. Contributing to defining and developing the scope, programme, and design of heritage works, including delivery of archaeological mitigation and research strategies, and public archaeological outreach programmes. Providing technical advice to a range of clients and internal teams on a diverse range of projects. Preparing and contributing to EIA screening and environmental statements, heritage statements, desk‑based assessments, written schemes of investigation and consent applications. Assessing heritage constraints to inform and influence design development. Delivery of medium to large scale projects to ensure they are delivered on time and to budget. Consultation and liaison with heritage stakeholders and client project teams as required. Production of fee proposals and providing technical inputs on tenders.

About you: You will have a strong background in the knowledge of the UK’s historic environment, with a focus on delivering archaeological fieldwork, with good commercial awareness and knowledge of the UK planning system. Relevant Masters level, or higher qualification in archaeology or considerable experience in the commercial archaeological sector akin to this level of qualification. Working knowledge of the planning process (including EIA) and relevant environmental / heritage legislation, policy and guidance. Knowledge of the consenting process for listed buildings and scheduled monuments. Willingness to work across the UK in client and AtkinsRéalis’ offices as fits project requirements; with the opportunity to work internationally. Full, clean, UK driving license and Health and Safety awareness and experience of H&S on archaeological projects. Member of the Institute for Archaeologists at least at Associate level or above of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA). Experience in a commercial consultancy environment. Capable of working under pressure with the ability to meet critical deadlines and innovation in approach to archaeological and heritage matters; Technical or specialist subject expert (i.e.: periods, themes, environmental or other field and post‑excavation specialisms and outreach).

Rewards & Benefits: Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

Security clearance: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

Worker Type: Employee Job Type: Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.