Graduate Archaeology Consultant

Tetra Tech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy is seeking a Graduate Archaeology Consultant in Leeds. This permanent role involves working on diverse projects related to archaeology and built heritage. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience with ARCGIS. The position offers career development and a supportive work culture. Applications close on 31st October 2025.

Benefits

Career development support

Mentoring

Bonuses

Qualifications

• A minimum 2:1 degree or Masters in a relevant subject (BA, BSc, MA, MSc).
• Computer literate with experience of ARCGIS.
• Good general knowledge of British Archaeology.
• Excellent research and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, sometimes outdoors.
• Commitment to studying towards professional qualification.
• Strong analytical, written, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Suitability for Security Clearance.
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a range of projects at different phases.
• Conduct desk-based research and site walkover surveys.
• Produce initial assessments/reports.

Skills

ARCGIS experience

Good general knowledge of British Archaeology

Research skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Commitment to professional qualification

Analytical skills

Teamwork skills

Suitability for Security Clearance

Full Driving Licence

Education

2:1 degree or Masters in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting, interesting career role where you can help make a difference for the future? Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy. We provide data-driven, market-leading water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development solutions to clients in the UK and Europe. We deliver locally and we’re backed globally. In the UK and Europe, Tetra Tech has more than 6,000 employees and more than 50 offices. Our unique organisational structure enables us to be nimble and respond with the agility of a small business, backed by international resources and capabilities from across the world. Our people are at the heart of everything we do! They help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive. We need the very best people to maintain our position as a market leader and so provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

In a graduate role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline as well as training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in a professional organisation. Our early careers programme gives you the chance to connect with others across the region / business who are also starting their career, as well as mentoring, Chartership support & bonuses and more.

Role

Role Title: Graduate Archaeology Consultant

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Leeds, Manchester or Liverpool

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Archaeology Consultant to join us in delivering a diverse range of projects within the historic environment. Working across archaeology, built heritage and historic landscapes, you’ll develop a wide range of valuable skills and experience in providing assessments and consultancy advice. Projects will vary from small developments to major infrastructure schemes in the defence, commercial, residential, transport, energy and urban regeneration sectors. As a motivated person this permanent position offers great opportunities to grow and develop your career with a supported programme of development.

Reporting to the management team you will be responsible for assisting with a range of projects at different phases, including desk-based research, site walkover surveys and producing initial assessments/reports. You will assist other Archaeological and Heritage Consultants and will be aiming to obtain good working relationships with internal and external teams.

This role will provide you with opportunities to develop and build relationships with colleagues and clients alike through collaborative working and strong communication skills.

Qualifications/Skills

• A minimum 2:1 degree or Masters in a relevant subject (BA, BSc, MA, MSc)
• Computer literate with experience of ARCGIS
• Good general knowledge of British Archaeology
• Excellent research and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, sometimes outdoors
• Commitment to studying towards professional qualification
• Strong analytical, written, communication and presentation skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Suitability for Security Clearance
• Full Driving Licence

Application Closing Date: 31st October 2025

Assessment Centre to be held: February 2026

Working approach

We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. This often requires colleagues to be together—in offices or on site—to ensure the best outcomes. However, when possible, we also advocate for flexibility around how, when, and where you work. There is no single approach that fits all—each team manages their own way of working, we trust our employees and focus on outputs not inputs. Meeting up with colleagues and clients face to face in office environments or on site is important for collaboration, face-to-face meetings, appraisals and development.

Making everybody feel welcome at Tetra Tech is important to us – because everybody is welcome! If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition or any other individual need, we’d be happy to talk to you about making reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process that will enable you to be your best.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

Find out more at: https://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers/early-careers/

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE