Senior Archaeologist / Heritage Consultant

Jacobs; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Archaeologist / Heritage Consultant to join their team. This role focuses on contributing to archaeological assessments, heritage statements, and planning deliverables. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders and have the opportunity to work flexibly in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of UK legislation, experience in field archaeology, and strong report writing skills. Join a company that values safety, integrity, and diversity, and be part of a team that is transforming the world for good.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of UK archaeology and heritage, including key legislation.
• Experience in field archaeology and built heritage, with report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to archaeological and heritage assessments and planning deliverables.
• Operate as an Archaeological Clerk of Works (ACoW) when required.

Skills

UK archaeology and heritage legislation

Field archaeology

Report writing

Microsoft Office

GIS

SharePoint

Projectwise

Stakeholder consultation

Education

Membership or progress towards membership of the Institute for Archaeologists

Institute for Historic Building Conservation membership

Job description

Senior Archaeologist / Heritage Consultant

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About Jacobs

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your Impact

Work-life balance and flexibility are key focuses for Jacobs. We offer hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business needs.

The Role

We are looking for an Archaeologist or Built Heritage Consultant to contribute to archaeological and heritage assessments, heritage statements, planning/consenting deliverables, data management, heritage gazetteers, and figures to support assessments. The role may also involve operating as an Archaeological Clerk of Works (ACoW).

We value collaboration and believe in the importance of in-person interactions for our culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work between offices/projects and remote locations.

Requirements

• Broad understanding of UK archaeology and heritage, including key legislation (UK planning framework).
• Experience in field archaeology and/or built heritage, understanding of ACoW roles, report writing skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, GIS, SharePoint, and Projectwise.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the UK for site and archive visits, which may require periods away from home.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budgets.
• Knowledge of DMRB and/or GRIP Cultural Heritage requirements.
• Experience in stakeholder consultation and negotiation, e.g., with Local Government Archaeological/Heritage officers.
• Membership or progress towards membership of the Institute for Archaeologists (ACIfA level) or Institute for Historic Building Conservation.

Our Culture

Our values are safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We prioritize people, support mental health, and foster a sense of belonging. We embed inclusion and diversity in all we do, accepting people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or parental status. We have various Employee Networks and partner with VERCIDA to promote diversity. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome flexible working applications.

Additional Information

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services, and Consulting

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