Project Manager

Archaeological Research Services Ltd; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading archaeological consultancy is seeking a Project Manager within their Field Archaeology division. This role involves overseeing various archaeological projects, managing staff allocations, maintaining project metrics, and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Candidates should be highly motivated and organized, have strong leadership skills, and experience in archaeology or construction. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, industry-leading training, and additional benefits, providing a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Life assurance cover

Industry-leading training and development

Health cash plan

28 days annual leave

Accommodation and subsistence for away work

Company-branded workwear

CIfA subscription fees covered

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with the ability to oversee multiple projects.
• Exceptional communicator and highly organized.
• Competent archaeologist or from a QS background with experience in NEC4 contracts.
• Experienced in negotiating with local authority archaeologists.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver archaeological projects from start to completion.
• Plan staff allocations and maintain project metrics.
• Accountable for delivering work on time and on budget.
• Complete commercial and research-based archaeological work.
• Produce risk assessments and manage quality assurance.
• Coordinate site visits and manage project-related travel.

Skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of British Archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Project

GIS

Job description

Overview

As a Project Manager within our Field Archaeology division, you will oversee a wide range of archaeological projects from start to completion. You will plan staff allocations, maintain project metrics and ensure accurate invoicing. You will be accountable to the Head of Field Archaeology for delivering work on time and on budget. You will complete commercial and research-based archaeological work to the required standards. You will produce risk assessments, manage quality assurance and check reports. You will coordinate site visits, attend our Bakewell HQ regularly and manage project-related travel. You will ensure invoices are raised promptly, and WIP is calculated accurately.

You will be based at one of our offices in Bakewell, Sheffield, Tyneside, Sale or Bedford, with some flexibility for remote working. Archaeological Research Services Ltd is a high-performing archaeological consultancy with a professional yet friendly culture, known for delivering high-quality commercial and research-based projects across the UK. Our Field Archaeology division is central to our success, and we pride ourselves on having many outstanding performers within our team. We maintain a sector-leading commitment to staff development, providing extensive training opportunities and supporting each member of staff to reach their full potential. With offices in Bakewell, Sheffield, Tyneside, Sale and Bedford, we operate nationally and offer a supportive working environment where motivated individuals can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver a wide range of archaeological projects from start to completion
• Plan staff allocations, maintain project metrics and ensure accurate invoicing
• Be accountable to the Head of Field Archaeology for delivering work on time and on budget
• Complete commercial and research-based archaeological work to the required standards
• Produce risk assessments, manage quality assurance and check reports
• Coordinate site visits, attend our Bakewell HQ regularly and manage project-related travel
• Ensure invoices are raised promptly, and WIP is calculated accurately

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, go-getter with an ability to oversee multiple projects, people and plans
• Passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology
• Exceptional communicator, highly organised, efficient and with a high work-rate
• Strong leadership skills
• Able to manage multiple projects, people and deadlines with discipline and accuracy
• An excellent communicator with strong organisational and record‑keeping abilities
• Business‑focused, efficient and comfortable delivering to budget and timescales
• Competent archaeologist or someone from a construction / QS background with experience in NEC4 contracts
• Confident writing, reviewing and quality‑checking reports
• Experienced in negotiating with local authority archaeologists and coordinating post‑excavation processes
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, with bonus points for experience using Microsoft Project or GIS
• Knowledgeable in British Archaeology and able to support reporting, editing or publication work

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance
• Attractive company pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• Industry‑leading training, development and clear career progression
• Health cash plan with a wide range of wellbeing services and financial support
• Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), with additional days awarded for length of service
• Accommodation and subsistence provided for away work
• Full PPE and company‑branded workwear supplied
• 100% of CIfA subscription fees covered
• A friendly, professional and high‑performing culture with support to reach your full potential
• Permanent role following a 6‑month probation period
• Immediate starts available