Geoarchaeological Consultant

Stantec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Annual leave buy/sell options

Group income protection & life cover

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a geoarchaeology professional to support assessment, reporting and fieldwork across diverse projects in the UK. You will work under our Geoarchaeology Lead, compiling datasets, preparing figures and drafting sections of technical reports.

You will gain experience in deposit modelling, GIS outputs and digital mapping while developing toward independent practice. A full UK driving licence is required or obtained during probation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Archaeology, Geography, Geology, Earth Sciences or related field.
• Master’s in Geoarchaeology, Environmental Archaeology, Quaternary Science, Geomorphology or related subject preferred.
• Dissertation, research, placement or field experience in geoarchaeology or sedimentary analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of geoarchaeological consultancy across assessment, reporting, fieldwork and data interpretation.
• Compile and review geological, geomorphological, geotechnical, archaeological and environmental datasets.
• Prepare figures, GIS outputs, plans and tables for technical reports.
• Attend site visits and ground investigations and record stratigraphic sequences.
• Contribute to data management, digital outputs and deposit models.

Skills

GIS

Fieldwork

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Geology/Geography/Earth Sciences

Master's in Geoarchaeology or related preferred

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The Opportunity

Beneath every major project lies a story waiting to be told. The sediments, soils and buried landscapes that geoarchaeology helps us understand are irreplaceable, and the consultants who can read them, record them and communicate their meaning play a vital role in how we deliver projects responsibly.

The Opportunity

Beneath every major project lies a story waiting to be told. The sediments, soils and buried landscapes that geoarchaeology helps us understand are irreplaceable, and the consultants who can read them, record them and communicate their meaning play a vital role in how we deliver projects responsibly.

About The Role

You will support the delivery of geoarchaeological consultancy services across assessment, reporting, fieldwork and data interpretation, working under the guidance of our Geoarchaeology Lead as you develop towards independent practice.

On the assessment and reporting side, you will compile and review geological, geomorphological, geotechnical, archaeological and environmental datasets, undertake background research, assist in the preparation of Geoarchaeological Potential Assessments and Desk-Based Assessments, and contribute to the development of conceptual and site-specific deposit models. You will prepare figures, GIS outputs, plans and tables, and draft factual and interpretative sections of technical reports.

In the field, you will attend site visits and ground investigations, record and describe sediments, soils and stratigraphic sequences, compile field records and photographs, and support the monitoring of ground investigation and archaeological works as your training and authorisation develop.

You will also contribute to data management and digital outputs, including GIS-based project information, digital mapping and deposit models, and will have the opportunity to get involved in developing digital and AI-enabled approaches to geoarchaeological assessment. A full UK driving licence is required, or must be obtained during your probationary period.

Your Impact

The geoarchaeological work you contribute to here will help ensure that buried landscapes and archaeological deposits are properly understood, appropriately assessed and sensitively managed across some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes. That is work with real meaning, and it starts from day one.

As your skills and confidence grow, so will the independence and complexity of what you take on. The progression pathway here is clear, supported and genuinely invested in, and we are committed to helping you become a confident, capable geoarchaeological practitioner.

About You

You hold an undergraduate degree in Archaeology, Geography, Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline, with a Master’s in Geoarchaeology, Environmental Archaeology, Quaternary Science, Geomorphology or a related subject preferred though not essential. You bring a dissertation, research, placement, or field experience in geoarchaeology, environmental archaeology, Quaternary science, or sedimentary analysis, and a genuine, demonstrable interest in buried landscape reconstruction and Quaternary environments.

You are organised, curious and keen to learn. You take care with your work, engage enthusiastically with mentoring and knowledge-sharing, and are excited by the opportunity to develop practical skills in sediment description, stratigraphic interpretation and deposit modelling within a professional consultancy environment.

Why Join Us

• We put people first: We’re proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies in 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development, as well as paid professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group, and a wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard, as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.