Senior Heritage Consultant

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Bring Your Heritage Expertise Home

The historic environment plays a critical role in shaping sustainable, resilient and culturally rich places. As infrastructure investment accelerates across the UK and internationally, AECOM is growing its specialist Heritage capability within India as part of its global Enterprise Capabilities network.

We are seeking talented heritage professionals with UK and international experience who are passionate about protecting and enhancing cultural heritage while supporting some of the world's most significant infrastructure, regeneration and development projects.

Whether your expertise lies in conservation architecture, archaeology, historic buildings, heritage planning, cultural heritage assessment or historic landscapes, this is an opportunity to contribute to nationally significant projects while building a global career from India.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome professionals from backgrounds including:

• Building conservation, Built Heritage Consultancy, Architectural History
• Archaeology, Urban Conservation and Regeneration
• Heritage Planning, Historic Environment Consultancy
• Cultural Heritage Management, Heritage Impact Assessment
• Historic Landscapes and Townscape Assessment
• Historic Environment Research

Professionals returning to India with UK heritage consultancy experience or education in relevant fields in the UK are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You Will Do

As part of one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary heritage teams, you will:

• Deliver heritage advice on major infrastructure, energy, transport, water, urban regeneration projects.
• Prepare Heritage Statements, Statements of Significance, Cultural Heritage Desk-Based Assessments and Heritage Impact Assessments.
• Undertake research and assessment of listed buildings, conservation areas, scheduled monuments and non-designated heritage assets.
• Analyse the contribution of setting to heritage significance and assess potential development impacts.
• Support Environmental Impact Assessments and Development Consent Order (DCO) projects.
• Prepare technical reports and planning application documentation.
• Collaborate with planners, environmental specialists, architects, archaeologists and engineers across global teams.
• Engage with clients, local authorities, Historic England and statutory consultees.
• Manage project budgets, programmes and technical quality appropriate to your experience level.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

What Will Make You Successful

Essential

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Archaeology, Conservation Architecture, Heritage Studies, Architectural History, Planning or a related discipline.
• 2-8 yrs of relevant professional experience
• Knowledge of UK heritage legislation, policy and planning frameworks.
• Experience preparing heritage assessments, statements and technical reports.
• Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to mentor and participate in graduate development programs

Highly Desirable

• Experience working within UK planning and development environments.
• Knowledge of Historic England guidance and heritage best practice.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure and environmental projects.
• Technical expertise in listed buildings, conservation areas, archaeology or cultural heritage.
• Experience with DCO, EIA and planning application processes.

Professional Memberships

We welcome professionals working towards or holding membership with:

• Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA)
• Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)
• Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
• Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
• ICOMOS
• Other recognised heritage and conservation bodies

Why Join AECOM?

At AECOM, you will join one of the UK's most respected and integrated heritage teams, supporting landmark projects ranging from nationally significant infrastructure programmes to heritage-led regeneration initiatives. Our teams have contributed to projects including HS2, Crossrail and major urban regeneration schemes.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with UK-based heritage specialists.
• Support globally recognised infrastructure and development projects.
• Build a long-term specialist career within a growing Heritage practice in India.
• Access world-class technical networks and learning opportunities.
• Collaborate across planning, environment, architecture and engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to shaping AECOM's future Heritage capability in India.

Build the Future. Protect the Past.

If you are passionate about archaeology, conservation architecture, built heritage or cultural heritage consultancy and want to work on projects that leave a lasting legacy, we would love to hear from you.

Experienced UK heritage professionals, returning talent, and specialists seeking a global career opportunity from India are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.