Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant

Job Description BerrysAt Berrys, we're all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets.You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of planners, surveyors, heritage and archaeology consultants, engineers and architects based in the Shrewsbury office. Part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities, but small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone expanding your skills and building new connections.Our work ranges from planning applications and appeals to site promotions. Our projects span everything from sustainable urban extensions and solar farms to historic barn conversions. You will primarily be working on multi-disciplinary projects with your colleagues and developing specialist skills in areas you find particularly interesting.For the right candidate, we are also committed to providing training opportunities including further educational studies.Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant - What will you be doing?The role will suit somebody who has a background either in local authority or private sector and is keen to work in a supportive and friendly environment. We are looking for somebody who is calm and confident and who enjoys helping people.Someone best suited to the role will have good initiative, communication and negotiation skills as it will involve direct client and Local Planning Authority contact. The role will include working on a diverse range of tasks including:Collation of desk-based archival researchInterpretation and analysis of field dataOffering expert archaeology advice to colleagues and clientsAdvising on statutory consents including scheduled monument consentsUsing GIS to record and present spatial informationDrafting and assisting in the preparation of technical reports including Desk-Based Archaeology Assessments, Heritage Impact Assessments, Written Schemes of Investigation and Historic Building RecordsTendering and managing archaeological fieldworkAssistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant - What are we looking for?We're looking for someone who understands and enjoys the world of archaeology and the historic built environment but also enjoys working with people. A good listener who can anticipates the needs of a client, and provides answers before questions are even asked. If you're the kind of person who builds trust through proactive communication and excellent service, then this is the job for you.We're also looking for someone who has the following:Graduate degree in archaeology or a closely related subject in the historic environmentCommitment to professional development including gaining membership of professional body (e.g. CIfA, IHBC)Excellent written English and creative problem-solving abilitiesKnowledge of British Archaeology, legislation and the UK planning systemPreferably 1 or more years relevant professional experienceAbility to advise and offer confident and quality advice as a planning project leadConfident in liaising with a project team with excellent communication skillsThe role will include outdoor site visits and on-site advice, so you will need to have a driving license and a car availablePrevious experience of any or all of the following would be an advantage: Archaeological fieldwork;Historic building assessment and/or recording;GIS and/or CAD software packages;Assessment of the setting of heritage assets.Assistant Archaeology & Heritage Consultant - BenefitsThe role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop.We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experienceWe will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved trainingWe provide Private Healthcare scheme for allWe have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jabWe have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office workingWe provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidaysAn additional day off to celebrate your BirthdayWe also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of servicePotential for discretionary bonusWe provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys servicesWe offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemesClosing Date: 2nd February 2026 Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.To apply for this role, please email your CV and a covering letter toFor an informal chat about the role please get in touch with our Head of Heritage and Archaeology Phoebe Farrell at JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-07