Heritage Specialist
Company: AECOM
Role summary
Heritage Specialist is a role at AECOM in Bucharest, Romania (hybrid). Posted 2026-10-13. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Heritage Specialist
- Company
- AECOM
- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-10-13
AECOM is seeking a Principal Land Referencer to join their Enterprise Capabilities team in Bucharest. This is a full-time role offering a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a global strategy focused on digital adoption and workshare across various projects.
Job description
Company Description
AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Principal Land Referencer to join our team in Bucharest.
About Enterprise Capabilities
Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.
With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.
Start here. Grow here
Job Description
We are now seeking to expand our core team of heritage specialists with the opportunity for an experienced Built Heritage Consultant to join our established environmental team.
The post will entail:
Undertaking desk-based research and site visits to inform heritage assessments and setting assessments;
Preparation of, or contribution to, technical reports such as desk-based assessments, heritage statements, environmental impact assessments and characterisation studies;
Analysing and assessing the contribution that setting makes to the significance of a heritage asset and how this may be affected;
Maintaining professionalism and excellence through strong writing skills and behaviours;
Management of budgets and workloads to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget;
Independent working and taking responsibility for programmes of work and high quality reporting;
Liaising effectively with managers, stakeholders and other consultants as required, alongside effective and engaging consultation with statutory and non-statutory consultees.
Being part of the team;
AECOM represents one of the largest integrated heritage teams within the UK, part of one of the most respected environmental and engineering consultancies. We work locally, nationally and internationally on some of the most high profile projects across the world. To date we have performed a vital part of major infrastructure schemes such as HS2 and Crossrail, as well as heritage led regeneration projects from the Olympic legacy work to Hull City of Culture. Working with us ensures an unparalleled range of opportunities within the planning, environment and engineering sectors.
AECOM heritage offers comprehensive heritage services to a wide range of clients. We have an excellent reputation for providing heritage advice resulting from our cross-sector experience. We offer our clients expert advice combining strong academic strength, extensive personal experience and intelligent commercial awareness, alongside an intrinsic appreciation of the positive role that heritage can have in place making. Our excellence is recognised in our standing as a Registered Organisation of the Chartered Institute of Archaeologists, with members of the team playing active committee roles within the Institute of Historic Building Conservation.
In return we will provide the opportunity be part of a large multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively within the heritage team and with colleagues from other disciplines. You will, however, also be provided with the opportunity to work independently, engage with stakeholders and expand your own professional standing. We will offer you scope to expand your career and professional development through AECOM’s portfolio of activities and training designed to recognise and develop your specific abilities and talents, reinforced through an annual performance and rewards process.
We offer a flexible hybrid working model. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a range of flexible choices covering health, finance, lifestyle, well-being and more.
Qualifications
The role requires a strong candidate who can provide independent research, assessment and analysis on a broad range of heritage assets, including listed buildings, scheduled monuments and conservation areas, alongside an appreciation of non-designated heritage. We are seeking an individual who is confident in preparing desk-based assessments, heritage statements and statements of significance, with a desire to expand their knowledge and experience in Environmental Impact Assessments and characterisation studies.
To be successful in this role we are looking for:
A mandatory relevant degree and post-graduate qualification in heritage or a related subject;
Appropriate membership of a relevant professional body or qualified to work towards membership
Client focused team player with a positive attitude and ability to work with diplomacy and collaborate effectively
Professional, organised and thorough approach to work which demonstrates an attention to detail to get things right first time
Ability to manage own time and comfortable working both within a team or alone to tight deadlines
Detailed knowledge of UK heritage legislation and policy
Detailed knowledge of UK built heritage across a range of periods and building types
Experience of undertaking the assessment of historic buildings and their setting, and the contribution that setting makes to a building’s significance
Experience of report writing, including desk-based assessments and heritage statements, with an understanding of the requirements of impact assessments
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Flexible approach to working hours to meet the demands of the role, including potential working away from home
Ability to work independently and to manage your own time to meet tight deadlines
Additional Information
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