Project Supervisor

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

31 days leave (incl. Bank Holidays)

Accommodation & subsistence for away‑j

CIfA membership

Employee Assistance Programme

PPE provided

Job summary

Cotswold Archaeology is seeking a Project Supervisor to lead fieldwork projects in Needham Market, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality targets. You will oversee Archaeologists and Trainees, producing timely reports and maintaining high standards of site recording.

The role requires strong archaeological knowledge, supervision experience, and the ability to guide junior staff while adhering to health and safety policies. Based in Needham Market with a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of archaeological practice across Britain’s periods.
• Experience supervising small to medium fieldwork projects.
• Ability to author detailed fieldwork reports efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fieldwork projects on time, within budget and health & safety guidelines.
• Coach and appraise Archaeologists and Trainees with constructive feedback.
• Ensure high-quality site records and archives to required standards.

Skills

Archaeology knowledge

Staff supervision

Report writing

Microsoft Word/Excel

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Project Supervisors - NEEDHAM MARKET

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - Perm

Minimum Experience

Manager/Supervisor

Compensation

£32,977 - £35,665

PROJECT SUPERVISORS

Needham Market ( Suffolk) Please note the office will be relocating to Stow Market later this year

Salary - £32,977 - £35,665

PERMANENT CONTRACTS

Subject to successful completion of 6-month probationary period.

For Project Supervisor and Project Officer roles, membership of the CIfA at PCIfA level is desirable
(or able to demonstrate that you meet the requirements and a commitment to join if appointed)

Senior Project Officer role membership is essential at least to ACIFA level.

What we offer

A starting salary well above the CIfA minimum,

• Project Supervisors - £32,977 - £35,665 (Dependent on Experience)
• Project Officer - £37,021 - £39,718 (Dependent on Experience)
• Senior Project Officers - £41,075 - £43,792 (Dependent on Experience)

A highly competitive benefits package including:

• Defined Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• 31 days leave (including Bank Holidays) – increasing with length of service
• Good quality accommodation, and subsistence payments for all away projects
• Paid CIfA membership subscription
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal protective equipment will be issued for the duration of employment.

Closing date: Applications need to be submitted by 5pm -Wednesday 30th September 2026 however, we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and making offers where possible.

Richard Greatorex – Principal Fieldwork Manager – Andover (07703684031)

Steve Sheldon, Principal Fieldwork Manager – Kemble (07711849780)

Adrian Scruby, Principal Fieldwork Manager – Milton Keynes (07718485229)

Stuart Boulter, Principal Fieldwork Manager - Needham Market (07885223524)

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Job Description

Role - Project Supervisor

Pay Scale: 14-16

Department - Fieldwork

Location: Needham Market

Report to: Project Officer

Responsible for: Archaeologists and Trainees

Purpose of role

To lead specified fieldwork projects, ensuring performance targets are met (or exceeded), and assuring the quality of archaeological recording and understanding. To assist in the supervision of larger/more complex projects led by a Senior Project/Project Officer

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Deliver own fieldwork projects to time, budget, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Assist in the development of Archaeologists and Trainees through regular performance reviews and constructive feedback, providing appropriate tool-box talks and coaching.
• Assure the quality of archaeological understanding and site records, and oversee the compilation of archaeological archives to required standards (assist the Senior Project/Project Officer in these tasks on larger projects).
• Author typescript fieldwork reports efficiently and accurately.
• Monitor and provide regular reports to Project Manager/Senior Project/Project Officer on project progress (budgetary and archaeological), logistical, staff and health and safety issues, and to maintain appropriate liaison with clients, Local Government officers, and contractors.
• Ensure accurate completion of appropriate administrative records, including timesheets, plant and allocation sheets.
• Assist the Project Officer/Senior Project Officer with the supervision of larger fieldwork projects deputising for the PO/SPO where appropriate.
• Ensure fieldwork is carried out in accordance with the CA Health and Safety policy, and to prepare Risk Assessments and other relevant documentation.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required.

Personal specification

Essential

• Sound knowledge of archaeological practice, including a general familiarity with the archaeology of Britain at all periods.
• Experience of the supervision of small to medium-sized fieldwork projects (including evaluations and excavations).
• The ability to author typescript fieldwork reports efficiently and accurately.
• The ability to organise, motivate, train, appraise and direct staff.
• Administrative ability in the keeping of accurate records and accounts and the submission of reports.
• A full manual driving licence.
• Basic competence in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.
• Competent in carrying out first aid.

Desirable

• Demonstrable potential to undertake stratigraphic analysis and contribute to post-excavation analysis and reporting.
• Experience of driving 4x4 vehicles, vans and minibuses.
• Possession of a current and valid CSCS Health and Safety Card or recent CSCS test pass.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists

Location

Needham Market, Suffolk

Department

Fieldwork

Employment Type

Full Time - Perm

Minimum Experience

Manager/Supervisor

Compensation

£32,977 - £35,665