Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Cultural Heritage and Archaeology team is one of the largest heritage consultancies in the country. It works across the UK and Ireland and covers all aspects of the historic environment (archaeology, built heritage, setting and design) throughout the full lifecycle of projects. We provide our clients with expert advice on an ever-increasing portfolio of heritage related enquiries that address the management of change in our historic environment.

We work on high profile and large-scale infrastructure projects in the UK, Ireland and further afield as part of a multi-disciplinary team and aim to deliver high quality work while contributing to innovative approaches and challenges within the heritage sector.

We are seeking a Principal Consultant to join our Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Team in London. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of archaeology projects in the South East of the country, principally fieldwork projects. The role is key to our heritage team’s development and will require the combination of high level technical expertise and knowledge of archaeology and heritage with commercial and business acumen.

You will be expected to lead fieldwork projects from planning and other consent applications and deliver bespoke archaeological strategies and works for developments and infrastructure. Much of your work will need to be able to withstand the test of public inquiry. Preferably, you will have a specialism, skill or area of knowledge that contributes to the development of the team and our wider business.

You will have a strong awareness of Health and Safety and risk management, in particular on fieldwork projects. Not only will you have a track record of successful project delivery, strong communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with a range of clients and peers, you will have the drive and imagination to identify and pursue business development and marketing opportunities.

You will be based in either the Cambridge or Bristol offices and will be active in promoting and diversifying the team service offering, and winning work from internal and external clients.

Key responsibilities include monitoring and assuring the work of one of our WSP-approved fieldwork subcontractors, both on-site and in the technical review of deliverables, including RAMS. Preparing competitive tenders and designing the scope and methodology for archaeological fieldwork in accordance with WSP Health and Safety protocols and requirements. Producing or contributing to archaeological desk-based assessment and undertaking stakeholder, curator and client liaison.

Experience
Proven experience in archaeological fieldwork project management including project, financial and staff management. Robust knowledge of Irish archaeology and history as well as full knowledge of the planning process and relevant environmental and 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, strong communication abilities and a proven team player.

A highly motivated, conscientious and efficient approach to work, with the ability to meet deadlines and budgets within a busy consultancy environment.

About you
You are driven and imaginative with the ability to develop and maintain excellent client and peer relationships. You have a strong awareness of Health and Safety and risk management, particularly on fieldwork projects. You are proactive in identifying and pursuing business development and marketing opportunities and contribute positively to the growth and diversification of the team’s service offering.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in archaeology, heritage or related disciplines are expected to support your technical expertise and professional standing.