Archaeologist

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance scheme

Paid CIfA membership subscription

Company sick pay

Overnight accommodation and subsidence

Personal protective equipment

Job summary

Cotswold Archaeology is seeking an Archaeologist in Milton Keynes for a fixed-term contract. You will work in the Fieldwork department, recording data, recovering artefacts, and carrying out manual excavations under CA procedures. The role requires knowledge of archaeological practice and experience in commercial archaeology.

A full manual driving licence is desirable; salary £28,532–£29,255 for the six-month contract, with accommodation and allowances on away projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of archaeological practice.
• Previous experience in commercial archaeology.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate and well organised administrative records.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Willingness to undertake away work including some extended away work.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record investigation data using pro-forma recording sheets and registers, scale drawings and photographs.
• Recover artefacts and environmental samples in accordance with CA procedures and standards.
• Carry out manual excavation of features with a wide variety of tools.
• Demonstrate knowledge of archaeological periods and practice.
• Create and maintain accurate administrative records.
• Assist in training and support of Trainee Archaeologists.

Skills

Archaeology practice

Commercial archaeology

Record keeping

Deadline driven

Away work readiness

Tools

Leica GPS

4x4 driving experience

Job description

Archaeologist - MILTON KEYNES

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - FTC

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

£28,532 - £29,255

Archaeologist

Milton Keynes

Salary £28,532 - £29,255

Fixed-term (six-month) contracts available, with immediate start dates.

What we offer

• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Life insurance scheme
• Paid CIfA membership subscription (following qualifying period)
• Company sick pay - prorated for the duration of contract.
• Overnight accommodation and subsistence when working on away projects.
• Personal protective equipment

A full manual driving licence is desirable.

The Details

Archaeologists £28,532 - £29,255 Dependent on Experience

Job Description

Role: Archaeologist

Pay Scale: Scp 9 - 10

Department: Fieldwork

Location: Milton Keynes

Reports to: Project Supervisor

Purpose of role

Main duties and responsibilities:

Accurately record investigation data using pro-forma recording sheets and registers, scale drawings and photographs, in accordance with CA procedures.

Recover artefacts and environmental samples in accordance with CA procedures and recognised industry standards.

Carry out manual excavation of features accurately and efficiently with a wide variety of tools.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of archaeological periods and practice.

Create and maintain accurate and well organised administrative records.

Assist in the training and support of Trainee Archaeologists.

Undertake all training provided by Cotswold Archaeology applicable to the role.

Personal specification

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of archaeological practice.

Previous experience of commercial archaeology

Ability to create and maintain accurate and well organised administrative records.

Ability to work to deadlines.

Ability and willingness to undertake away work including some extended away work when required.

Desirable

The ability to assist in the training and support of Trainee Archaeologists.

Survey skills, including ability to operate Leica GPS/TST.

Full Manual Driving Licence

Experience of and confidence in driving 4x4 vehicles, vans and minibuses.

Membership of CIfA

CSCS/EUSR card or equivalent

Closing date

Applications need to be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 30th September

2026

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Location

Milton Keynes

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - FTC

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

£28,532 - £29,255