Experienced Archaeologist

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Andover; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance scheme

Paid CIfA membership subscription (via

Company sick pay

Job summary

Cotswold Archaeology in Andover is seeking an Experienced Archaeologist for a fixed-term contract of six months. The role involves contributing to fieldwork projects, recording data, supervising machine excavation, and mentoring junior staff. Immediate start available with opportunities to train and work on away projects.

Salary £29,844 and a range of worker benefits are provided; candidates should have proven commercial archaeology experience and be able to operate Leica GPS equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven competence in commercial field archaeology and recording investigation data.
• Ability to supervise machine excavation and mentor junior staff.
• Experience in fieldwork, recording with pro-forma sheets and GPS surveying.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to fieldwork projects including fieldwalking, evaluation, excavation and finds processing.
• Record data accurately using appropriate sheets, drawings and photographs.
• Undertake machine supervision and GPS survey as delegated by the Project Leader.
• Assist in mentoring and training less experienced staff.
• Complete rapid manual excavation and interpret investigation data.

Skills

Field archaeology

GPS survey

Leica GPS

Machine supervision

Staff training

Rapid manual excavation

Record data

Tools

CAT equipment

Genny equipment

Job description

Experienced Archaeologist -ANDOVER

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - FTC

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

£29,844

Experienced Archaeologist

Andover

Salary £29,844

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

The Details

Experienced Archaeologists £29,844

We are also looking for more experienced field archaeologists, with proven experience in commercial archaeology, to assist our supervisors with the training and mentoring of Trainee Archaeologists and with machine supervision. These roles will need demonstrable and considerable commercial archaeological fieldwork experience, with documented evidence of proficiency both in core fieldwork skills and machine supervision/watching brief, staff training/development and an aptitude for GPS survey In-date training in the use of CAT and Genny equipment is desirable

Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 30th September 2026

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Job Description

Role: Experienced Archaeologist

Pay Scale: Scp 11

Department: Fieldwork

Location: Andover

Reports to: Project Supervisor

Purpose of role

Main duties and responsibilities:

Contribute to the successful completion of fieldwork projects, including fieldwalking, evaluation, excavation, finds processing, data entry and archiving.

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.

Undertake machine supervision/watching brief and survey duties as delegated by the Project Leader.

Assist the Project Leader with the mentoring and training of less experienced staff.

Undertake rapid manual excavation of archaeological features, and accurate recording and interpretation of investigation data.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of archaeological periods and practice.

Ability to complete stratigraphic matrices of moderate complexity.

Ability to confidently use the Leica GPS equipment.

Contribute to departmental processes and working practices via Learning Reports, feedback to Committee Representatives and/or project leaders, and discussion at performance reviews

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

Personal specification

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of archaeological practice.

Demonstrable competence and varied commercial experience in field archaeology gained from employment in professional British archaeological practice.

Proven ability to undertake rapid manual excavation of archaeological features, and accurate recording and interpretation of investigation data.

Ability to complete stratigraphic matrices of moderate complexity.

Survey trained with demonstrable ability in the use of Leica GPS equipment.

Demonstrable experience of, and capability in, supervision of machine excavation.

Full Manual Driving Licence. Experience and confidence in the driving of 4x4 vehicles, vans and minibuses

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

Ability to undertake delegated administrative tasks in an organised and efficient manner.

Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative, and ability and willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibility

Desirable

In depth knowledge or expertise in a particular aspect of finds or environmental archaeology, survey or GIS.

Some demonstrable experience of area or site supervision.

Ability to contribute to and/or compile typescript reports.

Membership of the CIfA.

Experience of driving 4x4 vehicles, vans and minibuses.

CSCS/EUSR card or equivalent

Location

Andover

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - FTC

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

£29,844