Senior Archaeologist

Icgtraining; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join their Heritage, Townscape and Archaeology team. This role offers the opportunity to provide expert archaeological consultancy and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in preparing technical reports, managing fieldwork, and liaising with various stakeholders. The position is flexible in location throughout England, with office and site visits required. If you possess a strong background in archaeology and are looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career and Professional Development

25-30 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Virtual GP

Global Mobility Scheme

Rewards Platform

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of contractor/consultancy experience in archaeology.
• PCIfA or ACIfA membership with CIfA or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports and conduct site walkovers.
• Manage archaeological fieldwork subcontractors and quality assure reports.

Skills

Management of archaeological projects

Archaeological consultancy

Knowledge of UK legislation and policy

Communication and negotiation skills

IT skills with ArcGIS

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced archaeologist to join the expanding Heritage, Townscape and Archaeology team as a Senior Archaeologist. The role is flexible in terms of location throughout England with staff expected to be in an office or out on site visits a minimum of three days a week.

The role requires the candidate to provide archaeological consultancy advice to colleagues and clients. The successful candidate will be able to show they can work positively in a variety of demanding environments, have commercial acumen, work with multi-disciplinary teams with different goals, and be proactive in helping to develop business opportunities and provide technical support for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of technical reports including: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments, Written Schemes of Investigation for archaeological fieldwork, Historic Environment Desk-Based Assessments (built heritage and archaeology), archaeological inputs into all stages of Environmental Impact Assessments, use of ArcGIS to produce figures and maps for reports.
• Conducting site walkovers and archive visits to inform desk-based research.
• Procuring and managing archaeological fieldwork subcontractors. Undertaking site monitoring visits whilst fieldwork is ongoing, and with the County Archaeologist present. Quality assuring reports submitted by archaeological fieldwork subcontractors.
• Liaising and negotiating with local authorities, County Archaeologists, Historic England and other stakeholders as necessary.

Key Skills

• Detailed understanding of managing archaeological projects and consultancy.
• Relevant degree qualification and thorough knowledge of current UK legislation, policy and guidance for heritage.
• At least 5 years contractor and/or consultancy experience, and a sound knowledge of British archaeology.
• Practitioner (PCIfA) or Associate (ACIfA) member (minimum) of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) or willing to apply for such within the first 6 months of employment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Providing robust archaeological consultancy advice to colleagues and clients across all business sectors.
• Reporting to clients and senior colleagues and working with other heritage team members on collaborative projects.
• Develop relationships with clients as well as cross-team colleagues within Savills. IT skills and competency with ArcGIS.

What We Offer You

• Career and Professional Development
• 25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on grade
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme
• Virtual GP
• Global Mobility Scheme
• Rewards Platform
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

The Heritage Townscape and Archaeology Team currently has 11 members: one Director, two Associate Directors, three Associates, three Senior Consultants, one Consultant and one team administrator. The Heritage Townscape and Archaeology team comprises an in-house multi-disciplinary service, offering professional advice on all matters concerning built heritage, townscape and archaeology. We provide archaeological advice on a wide range of projects including national energy infrastructure, residential developments of varying scales, and for private individuals, working closely with our in-house planning teams and other Savills specialists.

This role does not meet the salary criteria for skilled worker visa sponsorship. To be eligible to apply for this role you must hold your own right to work in the UK. Our employees act with honesty and integrity so we expect the same from you.