Heritage Planning Associate

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and commercially minded Heritage Planning Associate to join our specialist Heritage team, building on our profile and success to date.

The team have enjoyed continued success, establishing a heritage business that is recognised as a leading name in the industry. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and prestigious projects, delivering high-quality work to our client base.

This role will be based in either of our Manchester, London or Cambridge offices.

You will be working alongside your heritage colleagues and a wealth of other disciplines to undertake national work, predominantly in the Archaeology (and contributing to built heritage work) space supporting colleagues through the UK business as well as an external client base.

You will be enthusiastic, eager to learn and have the capability to help grow the business and your profile in the Heritage / Historic Environment space. In return our commitment is to engage and develop that potential and reward contribution and performance. You will enjoy outstanding professional development and career opportunities in a unique role that combines a personal approach with diverse experience.

Your Impact

To have an impact in the role you will:

• Conduct site specific historical and policy research
• Identify site specific heritage planning constraints
• Prepare and oversee Historic Environment Desk Based Assessments, Heritage Statements, Heritage Impact Assessments, Planning Statements, and Appeal evidence
• Prepare fee proposals and tender submissions
• Develop client relationships
• Engage with local planning authorities, Historic England, statutory consultees, clients, and project stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior heritage consultants and archaeologists
• Contribute to business development activities, client relationship management, and work winning
• Support the Heritage team as required.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable individual, ideally with private sector experience or a clear ability to transition into that environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong report writing capability, alongside a keen interest in business development and networking. You will be personable, professional, and driven, demonstrating ambition and a proactive, enthusiastic approach in everything you do, while effectively managing your own time and workload.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have a relevant first degree and/or post-graduate qualification in archaeology, the historic environment or similar
• Significant professional experience within heritage consultancy, local government, Historic England, or a related environment
• Full membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), RTPI, or other relevant professional body.
• Be committed to continuing their professional development with a willingness to learn and progress
• Be proficient with Microsoft packages
• Have excellent team-working skills
• Be commercially minded
• Have sound technical knowledge of heritage planning policy, legislation and best practice guidance
• Have experience of appraising heritage significance and undertaking impact assessments
• Experience providing evidence at inquiries, hearings, or appeals
• Hold a full UK driving licence and are willing to travel nationally.

Why Join Us

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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