Senior Archaeologist (Supervisor)

Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental consultancy as a Senior Archaeologist, where you'll supervise fieldwork, lead teams on exciting projects, and contribute to impactful reports. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse archaeological projects across the UK, ensuring the preservation of our heritage while promoting sustainability. With a supportive environment that values professional growth, you'll benefit from personalized development plans, generous leave, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about archaeology and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent subsistence package

Travel allowance

Single occupancy accommodation

Group Personal Pension Plan

Payment of professional subscriptions

24 days annual leave

Private Health Care Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Life Assurance

Mobile Phone with inclusive plan

Qualifications

• Practical experience supervising on-site work and leading small teams.
• Ability to interpret findings on site and contribute to report writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fieldwork on various projects and lead small-scale trenching jobs.
• Support report writing and contribute to larger reports.

Skills

Supervising on-site work

Report writing skills

Harris Matrix software

Risk Assessment awareness

Commercial archaeology

Education

Degree in Archaeology

CIfA Membership (PCIfA or ACIfA)

SSSTS Qualification

Job description

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Senior Archaeologist (Fieldwork Supervisor) / Principal Archaeologist (Fieldwork Project Officer)

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong is part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects worldwide from over 100 offices. Starting as a UK business in 1994, SLR now operates globally with more than 3,500 staff, providing client-focused solutions across Europe, North America, Pacific Asia, and Africa. Throughout this time, SLR has grown organically and through acquiring like-minded businesses such as Wardell Armstrong, forming its "One Team" of talented consultants. Its core objective is to assist clients and colleagues in "Making Sustainability Happen".

Due to continued growth, WA/SLR is seeking experienced Archaeologists to support our expanding team. The role involves supervising fieldwork on projects of various scales, working independently on smaller jobs, supervising teams on larger projects, or leading small-scale trenching jobs. You may also support larger projects by leading smaller teams within wider delivery, reporting to the Project Lead and taking direction from them. Our ideal candidate would have relevant experience at this level.

Senior Archaeologists support report writing, complete smaller reports with team support, and contribute to larger reports. You should have or be willing to develop report writing skills, have a working understanding of Harris Matrix software, and be able to interpret findings on site.

We have a pipeline of projects across the UK and Wales, with opportunities that require working away from home, for which we offer generous terms outlined below.

Ideally, you have:

• Practical experience supervising on-site work
• Awareness of Risk Assessment and team safety on site
• Experience delivering commercial archaeology
• A degree in Archaeology (combined honours acceptable) or equivalent experience
• Driving license

Desirable:

• CIfA Membership at PCIfA or ACIfA level
• SSSTS Qualification

About Wardell Armstrong

Wardell Armstrong has provided expert archaeological and heritage services for over 25 years, demonstrating effective and commercially aware advice to a wide range of UK clients. Our facilities in Carlisle and Bury St Edmunds support finds analysis, palaeoenvironmental processing, post-excavation analysis, publication, and outreach. We offer personalized development plans, annual appraisals, a dedicated training budget, and cover professional subscriptions such as CIfA.

We also offer:

• Excellent subsistence package, travel allowance, and single occupancy accommodation
• Group Personal Pension Plan with up to 5% employer contribution
• Payment of professional subscriptions (CIfA)
• 24 days annual leave
• Private Health Care Scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
• Mobile Phone with inclusive plan
• Flexi-time working
• Long service awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Loans

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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