Senior Archaeology and Built Heritage Consultant

Dalcour Maclaren; Stirling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Dalcour Maclaren in Stirling, Scotland, is recruiting a senior archaeology and built heritage consultant to join our expanding Environment & Planning team. You will lead and support projects across commercial archaeology, heritage assessments and EIA chapters, delivering high-quality reports and fee proposals.

The role requires practical consultancy experience (around 5 years), a full UK driving licence, and membership of CIfA or IHBC or willingness to join.

Qualifications

• Understanding of UK commercial archaeology and relevant policies.
• Approximately 5 years of relevant consultancy experience.
• Full UK driving licence; membership of CIfA or IHBC or willingness to join.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice within Archaeology and Built Heritage Team and wider Environment & Planning Team.
• Prepare Archaeological DBAs and Built Heritage Statements and EIA chapters.
• Design programmes for fieldwork across sectors; produce WSI and Mitigation Strategies.
• Source and commission archaeological fieldwork and surveys.
• Oversee site works as Clerk of Works; coordinate consultations with curators and clients.
• Mentor junior team members; prepare fee proposals; manage budgets and deadlines.

Skills

UK archaeology knowledge

Driving licence

Team leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

GIS

Client liaison

Tools

GIS package

MS Office

Job description

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.

Dalcour Maclaren are recruiting a senior archaeology and built heritage consultant to join our expanding team in Stirling, Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the Archaeology and Built Heritage Team and the wider Environment & Planning Team by providing advice and support to colleagues
• Prepare Archaeological DBAs and/or Built Heritage Statements and EIA chapters to a high standard
• Design and develop programmes for a variety of fieldwork projects across a wide range of business sectors through consultation and the production of WSI and Mitigation Strategies
• Source and commission archaeological fieldwork, geophysical and other archaeological and heritage surveys
• Oversee site works as a Clerk of Works
• Co‑ordinate consultations with curators, stakeholders, clients and contractors; Report on small scale field work
• Supervise and mentor junior member of the team
• Prepare fee proposals
• Manage project budgets and deadlines effectively

Candidate Profile

• An understanding of the drivers of UK commercial archaeology, specifically the primary legislation, policies and guidance pertaining to the historic environment,
• Demonstrable practical experience in commercial archaeology, consultancy, built heritage or curatorial work (as a guide - c5 years of experience),
• Full clean UK Driving licence
• Membership of CIfA, at Associate or Member level (or IHBC) or be willing to join
• Good organisational & communication skills
• Excellent team working skills but able to act on their own initiative
• Working knowledge of MS Office and a GIS package
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Particular interest will be given to those individuals who seek to expand their experience of, or interest in Historic Building Recording, Geoarchaeology or to develop their role as an archaeological clerk of works on larger scale projects.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
• Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service
• Professional development – paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.

At Dalcour Maclaren, our people help drive the transition to net zero by unlocking consents for the UK’s utilities and infrastructure sector.

Whether you're starting out or bringing years of experience, a Dalcour Maclaren job has a real impact on your career, our clients, and the systems that power and connect the UK.

We’re always open to hearing from top talent.