Berrys

At 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, archaeologists, engineers and architects based in the Shrewsbury office and 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 applications and appeals to site promotions. Our projects span everything from sustainable urban extensions and solar farms to historic barn conversions and extensions to listed buildings. You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload of projects, build your own client base and to develop specialist skills in areas you find particularly interesting.

What will you be doing as a Senior/Heritage Consultant?

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 include supporting colleagues, both senior and junior, at client consultation meetings. The role will include working on a diverse range of tasks including:

• Heritage Impact Assessments
• Advising on Statutory Consents
• Feasibility Studies
• Appeals
• Advising on heritage-led regeneration projects; and other project work
• Desk based site analysis and archival research
• Building Recording Surveys
• Environmental Statements

Our clients are a diverse mix of public and private sector clients including private clients, Local Authorities, developers, investors and landed estates.

This role will provide candidates the opportunity to develop their skills and grow their career within a team that is rapidly expanding in a client-facing role.

What are we looking for as aSenior/Heritage Consultant?

• Degree in a related subject, e.g. town planning, urban design, architectural conservation, architecture, architectural history etc.

• IHBC associate or full membership, or other relevant professional accreditation

• Excellent written English and creative problem-solving abilities

• A skills base in heritage planning, building conservation or other relevant field with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.

• Ability to advise and offer confident and quality advice as a project lead or willingness and desire to grown in working towards this

• Confident in liaising with a project team with excellent communication skills

• Use of Adobe Photoshop and ArcGIS Pro is preferable but not essential

• The role will include outdoor site visits and on-site advice, so you will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.

Senior/Heritage Consultant Benefits

The 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 experience
• We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
• We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all
• We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
• We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
• We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
• We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
• Potential for discretionary bonus
• We 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 services
• We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes

Closing Date: 21st May 2025

For an informal chat about the role please get in touch with our Head of Heritage and Conservation Phoebe Farrell.

*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.