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, working across the UK and Ireland. We cover all aspects of the historic environment including archaeology, built heritage, setting and design throughout the full lifecycle of projects. We provide 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 beyond as part of a multi-disciplinary team, aiming 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 England, principally fieldwork projects. This role is key to our heritage team’s development and requires a combination of high-level technical expertise and knowledge of archaeology and heritage with commercial and business acumen.

You will lead fieldwork projects from planning and consent applications through to delivering bespoke archaeological strategies and works for developments and infrastructure. Much of your work will need to withstand the test of public inquiry. Ideally, you will have a specialism 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, particularly on fieldwork projects. You will be expected to promote and diversify the team’s service offering, winning work from internal and external clients. You will also monitor and assure the work of WSP-approved fieldwork subcontractors, both on-site and through technical review of deliverables including RAMS.

Additional responsibilities include preparing competitive tenders, designing the scope and methodology for archaeological fieldwork in accordance with WSP Health and Safety protocols, producing or contributing to archaeological desk-based assessments, and undertaking stakeholder, curator and client liaison.

You will be based in either the Cambridge or Bristol offices but will have a key role in the London team.

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 understanding of the planning process and relevant environmental and heritage legislation and guidance.

Experience in most or all of the following areas: heritage and planning, masterplanning, heritage conservation, heritage-led regeneration, recreation and tourism, heritage sustainability masterplanning, placemaking, multi-disciplinary collaboration and business development.

Track record of successful project delivery with strong communication skills and ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients and peers.

About you
A highly motivated, conscientious and efficient professional who can meet deadlines and budgets within a busy consultancy environment. You have the drive and imagination to identify and pursue business development and marketing opportunities.

You are a good communicator and team player with a strong awareness of Health and Safety and risk management, particularly on fieldwork projects.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in archaeology, heritage or related disciplines are expected. Specific qualifications were not detailed but a high level of technical expertise and knowledge is required.