Project Archaeologist

Cura Terrae; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Career development

Job summary

Cura Terrae in Sheffield is recruiting project archaeologists for a fixed‑term contract to support a busy summer and autumn schedule. The role offers chances to learn new skills and take on increasing responsibility within a supportive team.

You will work under supervision on excavation and field survey tasks, with opportunities to develop geophysical survey skills and experience across environmental disciplines within Cura Terrae’s projects.

Job description

Fixed term contract with potential to extend

With continual growth, and future expansion,Cura Terrae Land and Naturearelooking for suitable candidates to join the existing Archaeology teams in ourSheffieldoffice.

We are seeking motivated individuals eager to learn new skills and tackle a diverse range of projects. Initially, we are recruiting to support a busy upcoming summer and autumn schedule.Following the award of future projects there may be opportunities for contract extensions, withCura Terrae Land and natureemployees gaining a range of both office and site-based skills in archaeology and our other environmental disciplines.

We are actively looking for project archaeologistswho arelooking for a new challenge or greater responsibility, including those with experience in geophysical survey and enthusiasm for such work. We are happy to hear from candidates with a range of experience and welcome applications from early in their career or with working experience.

Role responsibilities:

• Provide support to the project lead in the delivery of archaeological projects to professional standards.
• Under direction and supervision, completeallocatedproject tasksi.e. hand excavation of archaeological features,within agreed scopes and timescales.
• Work safelyin accordance withCompany Health & Safety requirements and report any health and safety concerns to the project lead.
• Ensure you fully understand the workrequiredand desired outcomes through communication with the project lead.
• Be competent in any or all the following: basic excavation, field survey, post-excavation skills, all with supervision and ongoing skills training and/or experience.
• Improve and develop skillsets andexpertise, engaging with guidance and training asappropriateandrequired.
• Maintain personal and professional development and training to ensure professional currency and meet the changing demands of the job.
• Ensure all work is performedin accordance withCompany policies andprocedures, andis legally compliant.
• Accurately report all time spend on tasks in the specifiedtimeframe.
• Represent the Company in a professional and positive manner.

Additionalduties

• Work at distance from designated office (away work) asrequired.
• Carry out all and any other such duties including geophysical surveys, training and/or hours of work as may bereasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility for this role.
• Maintaina full UK driving licence.(preferred but not essential)
• Contribute to and support positive morale within teams.
• Maintain accreditation at Practitioner level or above in the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (PCIfA).(preferred but not essential)
• Willingness to work as instructed indifferentpractice areas across the business.

WhatYou’llGet

You’lljoin a forward-thinking environmental organisation where archaeology is part of a wider mission to deliver sustainable, evidence-led solutions for the natural and historic environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working options
• Career development, mentoring, and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Access to modern tools, equipment, and resources
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, nature-positive projects

About Cura Terrae

Cura Terrae is a Great Place to Work® certified environmental services group. We are committed to delivering high-quality environmental solutions while fostering a workplace built on teamwork, inclusivity, professionalism, and wellbeing.

We actively support the development of our people and provide opportunities to grow across a diverse range of environmental disciplines.