Heritage Architect / Built Heritage Consultant jobs in Australia

A heritage consultant is an expert in the care and maintenance of cultural properties such as museums, gardens, and other historic landmarks. Professional heritage consultants help construction sites deal with heritage challenges through expert advice and strategy development.

It's a dynamic field that requires you to take on a wide variety of tasks, from protecting historic landmarks to formulating strategies for perpetuating your hometown's culture or your region's industrial past. A consultant's job in the heritage industry is striking a balance between preserving a site and making sure the project is financially viable in the long run.

The heritage consulting field is broad enough to accommodate a wide range of positions, and its holders might come from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. Expert heritage consultants can help ensure a well-rounded and effective end result for any heritage project.

Many different professions are represented among heritage consultants; these range from historians to architects to archaeologists to landscape architects to environmental managers to engineers to town planners. Among the many duties of a heritage consultant is striking a fair balance between catering to the Client's wants and protecting the heritage's best interests.

Key Responsibilities Include - 

• Examining historic locations and structures to evaluate project specifications
• Investigating the history of historic sites and structures.
• Considering contemporary building codes and requirements when planning new construction.
• Providing construction managers, architects, conservationists, and clients with technical advice.
• Locating uncommon or antique building materials and fixtures.
• Conducting research on historic paint pigments, materials, and finishes.
• The recruitment and supervision of specialized craftsmen for restoration and renovation work.
• Preserving and incorporating historic elements into the building's intended renovation or restoration.
• Developing strategies and reports for clients and executives.
• Responding to inquiries from the public and visitors.
• Examining architectural plans and historical documents.