WSP

2 months ago

Senior Heritage Consultant (London)

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Job Summary

Lead archaeology projects in the southern half of the country, overseeing fieldwork, preparing bespoke archaeological strategies, and driving business development within a multidisciplinary heritage team. You will manage subcontractors, coordinate planning and consent, engage with stakeholders, and ensure high-quality delivery for major infrastructure projects in the UK.

Location: London

Workplace: Onsite

Job Function: Consulting & Advisory

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Monitor and supervise fieldwork subcontractors on-site and review deliverables, including RAMS.
•Prepare competitive tenders and design scope/methodology for archaeological fieldwork in line with Health and Safety requirements.
•Contribute to archaeological desk-based assessments and reports.
•Undertake stakeholder, curator and client liaison to support project delivery.
•Lead fieldwork planning and consent processes; develop bespoke archaeological strategies for developments and infrastructure.

Key Requirements

•Experience leading archaeological fieldwork projects (project, financial and staff management).
•Robust knowledge of archaeology and heritage law, planning processes, and environmental/heritage guidance (esp. Ireland).
•Experience across heritage-related areas: planning, masterplanning, conservation, heritage-led regeneration, placemaking, and business development.
•Excellent writing, communication, and teamwork skills; able to meet deadlines and budgets in a consultancy environment.
•Strong health and safety awareness in fieldwork and risk management.

Experience:ArchaeologyHeritageCultural heritage

Skills:CommunicationTeamworkWritingStakeholder managementRisk management

Languages:English

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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