About the Practice

An established, design-led architectural and heritage consultancy based in Bristol is seeking an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant to join its growing team. The practice works across the South West and nationally on projects involving historic buildings, sensitive sites, and complex heritage contexts - delivering thoughtful conservation, adaptive reuse, and contemporary interventions within historic environments.

The Role

The Senior Heritage Consultant will lead on heritage strategy and advice across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working closely with architects, planners, and clients, you will provide expert input from early feasibility through to planning and listed building consent stages, ensuring proposals are informed by a clear understanding of heritage significance and policy.

This is a senior position with responsibility for project leadership, client liaison, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of:

Heritage Statements

Statements of Significance

Heritage Impact Assessments

Conservation Management Plans

Listed Building Consent documentation

Provide strategic heritage advice at feasibility and pre-application stages

Advise on developments affecting listed buildings, conservation areas, and non-designated heritage assets

Liaise with local planning authorities, conservation officers, and statutory consultees

Attend client meetings, st...