Heritage Consultant - Expression of Interest

WSP is seeking a Heritage Consultant to join their team in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. This role is an expression of interest for a position within one of the UK's largest heritage consultancies, focusing on the management and delivery of archaeology projects.

WSP is a global leader in engineering, science, and infrastructure solutions, operating in over 50 countries with approximately 83,000 professionals worldwide. In the UK and Ireland, WSP employs over 12,100 professionals delivering innovative projects across various sectors.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and contributing to landmark projects, we encourage you to apply today and join our close-knit community of talented individuals.

Company Overview

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, uniting multidisciplinary expertise to shape communities and advance humanity. Operating in over 50 countries, WSP employs approximately 83,000 professionals worldwide. In the UK and Ireland, our team of more than 12,100 professionals pioneers solutions and delivers innovative projects across the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WSP).

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Not Specified
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Management and delivery of archaeology projects, principally fieldwork projects.
• Leading fieldwork projects from planning and other consent applications.
• Delivering bespoke archaeological strategies and works for developments and infrastructure.
• Monitoring and assuring the work of approved fieldwork subcontractors.
• Preparing competitive tenders and designing the scope and methodology for archaeological fieldwork.

Requirements

• Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management (project, financial and staff management).
• Robust knowledge of Ireland archaeology and history and full knowledge of the planning process and relevant environmental/heritage legislation and guidance.
• Experience in heritage and planning, masterplanning, heritage conservation, heritage led-regeneration, recreation and tourism, heritage sustainability masterplanning, placemaking, multi-disciplinary collaboration and business development.
• Excellent writing skills, and are a good communicator and team player.
• A highly motivated, conscientious and efficient approach to work, able to meet deadlines and budget within a busy consultancy environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week.
• Opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Commitment to supporting people's health and wellbeing through the Thrive programme.
• Virtual GP service for quick access to medical advice.
• Gymflex scheme offering discounts on annual gym memberships.
• Comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time with "WSP My Hour" for personal activities.