Historical Researcher

Zetica Limited; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UXO company in West Oxfordshire is recruiting a Historical Researcher (UXO Risk Assessor). This role involves conducting historical research for risk assessment reports, critical for safe construction works. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills, with opportunities for progression into project management and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking historical research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write concisely and accurately.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrable critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake historical research for risk assessment reports.
• Communicate findings accurately in reports.
• Maintain project deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

No agencies, please.

You must already have the right to work in the UK as this role is not sponsored.

Historical researcher (UXO Risk Assessor)

Do you have an interest in history?

We are looking to recruit candidates with strong analytical and reporting skills to form part of our growing Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) department. If you are interested in history, risk assessment, research, engineering, site development, or simply want an opportunity to work in a unique and challenging industry, then this could be the perfect job for you.

The successful candidate will initially be involved in undertaking the historical research that underpins our risk assessment reports, which are used by a wide variety of developers to ensure that their construction works can go ahead safely.

As such, you will be required to display a tenacity in the commercial context of tight deadlines, ensuring that no information of any significance is overlooked and be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner when drafting reports.

The role is dependent on archival research and therefore experience in this field is desirable, although further relevant training will be provided.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the capability and desire to fulfil project deadlines to the highest standard possible, in the process maintaining Zetica’s reputation as the UK leaders of the UXO industry. As well as candidates with experience in research disciplines, those with a background in engineering, geology or other technical fields would be well-placed to succeed in this role.

There is significant scope for progression depending on your individual strengths and ambitions, with departmental opportunities in project management, risk mitigation, client liaison, GIS mapping, commercial tendering and authoring industry guidance amongst other interesting opportunities.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience undertaking historical research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write concisely and accurately.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Desirable:

• Previous experience in archival research.
• Previous experience writing technical reports.
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD and other geographic information systems.
• Familiarity with UXO.
• Familiarity with the construction industry.
• Background in technical fields such as Engineering or Geology