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 20, 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.
Job description:
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.
Benefits:
We have a generous benefits package, which includes 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 for Christmas.
Salary:
Highly competitive.
How to apply:
Send us an email with your cover letter and CV to hello@thetownscapeconsultancy.com
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion/and or belief. The candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK.