Senior/Principal Heritage Consultant
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. We have been involved in making a positive impact in the Midlands for over 50 years, with an outstanding portfolio of iconic and high-profile projects across the region, as well as supporting major national and international projects.
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The Opportunity...
We require a Senior or Principal Heritage Consultant to join the Historic Environment team, based at One Centenary Way in Birmingham; this is a full-time permanent role. The role sits within the multidisciplinary Climate and Sustainability Services team that currently comprises almost 50 members in the Midlands and 360 across the UK. Our projects are located throughout the UK, and the role will require occasional travel to other Arup offices and for project related activities.
The role will be include providing expert advice to clients, scoping, designing and managing the delivery of projects, acting as technical guide when undertaking historic environment chapters of EIAs, reviewing and developing others in the team. You will be expected to give clear, consistent and considered advice to colleagues across a wide range of disciplines to achieve project objectives. This role requires you to have Full UK Driving License as you will be travelling to locations beyond the Midlands Region.
Accountable for contributing to, undertaking and directing project elements from Historic Environment DBA, Historic Environment chapters of Environmental Statements, through to feasibility, due diligence, engaging with key stakeholders and curators, and the design and monitoring of archaeological surveys.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people with:
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in Archaeology or related subject; and Membership (ACIfA minimum, MCIfA preferred) of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
- Knowledge of the UK legislative framework and policy and its practical application to projects affecting the historic environment.
- An appreciation of undertaking Historic Environment DBA.
- Assured user of GIS (ArcGIS preferred) and dataset manipulation.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at karin.spies@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community https://arupwhg.avature.net/talent where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.
What we offer you:
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies karin.spies@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
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Closing date: 31 January 2025
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