Junior Consultant

Thetownscapeconsultancy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent townscape and heritage consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Junior Consultant to support project leads in delivering critical heritage-related assessments. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in the built environment and have strong written English skills. This role involves researching heritage assets, producing maps, and attending site visits. A hybrid work model is available after probation, along with a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses and medical insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonuses

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave policy

Workplace nursery benefit scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Background in architecture, urban design, or historic building conservation.
• A good understanding of architectural design and history.
• Ability to collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support on report content including research of heritage assets.
• Production of maps of viewpoints and heritage assets.
• Attending site visits and meetings.

Skills

Critical / analytical ability

Collaboration

Knowledge of architectural design

High standard of written English

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education

Higher Education Bachelor’s Degree in built environment sector

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

VU.CITY 3D software

Job description

Junior Consultant in townscape and heritage

Who we are:

We are a leading specialist townscape and heritage consultancy formed by recognised professionals in the field. With the combined expertise and reputation of our team of 18, which includes architects, urban designers, town planners, heritage and conservation specialists, and building historians, The Townscape Consultancy is one of the largest and most experienced consultancies in the field.

What we do:

Our focus is on the development project in relation to the bigger picture: how it will relate to the buildings, routes, and spaces around it – not just in how it looks, but in how it functions too. In many cases, this will require paying particular attention to the historic environment.

Designing new buildings with townscape and heritage sensitivities in mind can be critical to gaining planning consent, and an important part of our role is to identify these sensitivities at an early stage. We aim to add value to the projects we work on – and we believe that great architecture and sound urban design add value. The review of designs by a ‘critical friend’, carried out in a positive spirit and at the right stages, can improve projects significantly.

We provide design advice, and townscape, heritage and visual impact assessments where these are required to support a planning application; and where necessary, we provide expert evidence in support of planning appeals.

Who you are:

The ideal candidate will have a background in architecture, urban design, or historic building conservation, but we are open to applicants with a variety of academic backgrounds within the built environment. Below is a list of essential attributes:

• Higher Education Bachelor’s Degree Qualification in the built environment sector: architecture, urban design, planning, historic environment, etc;
• A high standard of written English.
• A good understanding of architectural design and architectural history;
• If not trained in design, an ability to recognise and discuss design quality;
• Critical / analytical ability;
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines to high standards of work quality;
• Has the right to work in the UK (we are not able to sponsor visas);

The following attributes would also be desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working in townscape or heritage consultancy, or in a local planning authority;
• A postgraduate qualification in architecture, urban design, historic building conservation (or a related built environment subject);
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign in particular; and
• A basic knowledge of the UK planning system, listed buildings, and other heritage assets.

The Junior Consultant’s role is primarily to provide support to the project leads in their casework and would include, but not be limited to:

• Support on report content:
  • Research and descriptions of heritage assets (listed buildings, conservation areas, etc.);
  • Research into planning policies;
  • Description and assessment of existing townscape and historical analysis; and
  • Historical research, including visits to archives.
• Production of maps of viewpoints, townscape character areas, and heritage assets (using InDesign or Illustrator);
• Formatting of reports and desktop publishing;
• Attending site visits and meetings, generally in London, but with the possibility of involvement in projects outside London;
• Liaising with other consultants on report production;
• Contributing to The Townscape Consultancy website, including updates to case studies;
• Using VU.CITY 3D software to import models and set up and test views (knowledge of the software is not a requirement); and
• The Junior Consultant may be required to undertake project related admin tasks.

Office and hybrid working:

Generally, you will be required to work from our office at 100 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5NQ, but we have a hybrid work mode whereby members of the team can also work from home on a regular basis (after probation). This is agreed on a case-by-case basis, prioritising flexibility to meet projects’ and clients’ needs; the majority of your work hours will however be expected to be office-based.

We have a generous benefits package, which includes (in most cases after probation) discretionary annual bonuses, a company pension scheme, private medical insurance, an income protection scheme, a death in service insurance scheme, an enhanced maternity/paternity leave policy, a workplace nursery benefit scheme, reimbursement of professional subscriptions, transport season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, and a discretionary yearly study trip abroad.

Annual leave:

You will have 25 days plus bank holidays and discretionary extra days around Christmas.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion/and or belief. The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK.