Built heritage role in Place Services' Historic Environment team, giving conservation advice to local planning authorities and delivering heritage project work. Driving licence or equivalent mobility needed.
Essex County Council is looking for a Built Heritage Consultant. It’s a permanent, full-time post based in Chelmsford, with hybrid working, paying £37,435 to £44,041 a year. Applications close on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
About the role
Place Services Historic Environment team, reporting to a Principal Built Heritage Consultant. Provides conservation advice to local planning authorities across a broad area and undertakes built heritage project work.
About Essex County Council
Essex County Council is the upper-tier council for Essex outside Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock, working alongside twelve district, borough and city councils including Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon, Braintree, Harlow, Tendring and Uttlesford. Based at County Hall in Chelmsford, it runs county-wide services including education, social care, highways, transport, libraries and waste disposal.
What they’re looking for
- Postgraduate or degree in building conservation
- IHBC membership or working towards
- Minimum two years built heritage experience
- Knowledge of historic environment legislation and policy
- Driving licence and access to vehicle
- Strong report writing and communication skills
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
- 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Life assurance of three times salary
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee wellbeing and counselling
- Rewards scheme discounts
How to apply
You apply directly with Essex County Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 1 December 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Essex County Council’s website.
