Project Archaeologist - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Cura Terrae Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working options

Career development, mentoring, and co‑

Progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative culture

Modern tools and equipment

Meaningful, nature-positive projects

Job summary

Cura Terrae is recruiting Archaeology Project Staff in Sheffield for fixed-term contracts with potential extensions. The role supports project leads on a busy summer/autumn schedule across office and site work.

Candidates with geophysical survey interest, early-career entrants, and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Driving licence preferred; PCIfA accreditation optional but valued.

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals eager to learn and tackle diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the project lead in delivering archaeological projects to professional standards.
• Under supervision, complete allocated project tasks such as hand excavation of features within agreed scopes and timescales.
• Work safely in line with Health & Safety requirements and report concerns to the project lead.
• Ensure understanding of work required and outcomes through communication with the project lead.
• Be competent in basic excavation, field survey, and post-excavation skills with supervision and ongoing training.
• Improve and develop skillsets and expertise with training as appropriate.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet changing job demands.
• Ensure all work complies with Company policies and procedures and is legally compliant.
• Accurately report all time spent on tasks within the timeframe.
• Represent the Company in a professional and positive manner.
• Work at distance from designated office (away work) as required.
• Carry out duties including geophysical surveys, training and/or hours as may be required and aligned with responsibilities.
• Maintain a full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential).
• Contribute to 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 across different practice areas within the business.

Job description

Cura Terrae is recruiting Archaeology Project Staff in Sheffield for fixed-term contracts with potential extensions. The role supports project leads on a busy summer/autumn schedule across office and site work.

Candidates with geophysical survey interest, early-career entrants, and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Driving licence preferred; PCIfA accreditation optional but valued.