Senior Archaeology Project Manager – Fieldwork & Delivery

Civic; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

Birthday/annual leave extension

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Civic, a team of system thinkers in the built environment, is looking for a Project Manager to oversee archaeological fieldwork projects across the Home Counties and Greater London. The role combines planning, logistics, budgeting and client liaison to deliver high-quality reports on time.

Based in the South East, you will work in a hybrid setup, attend the studio part of the week, manage a small team, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to post-excavation reporting and bids as part of

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with complex archaeological sites.
• Proficiency in GIS, CAD and database systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Degree in Archaeology/History (or related field).
• UK driving licence.
• Chartered Institute for Archaeologists membership.
• First aid trained.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver multiple archaeological fieldwork projects simultaneously, ensuring programmes, resources, budgets, and project objectives are effectively coordinated and achieved.
• Manage and coordinate the logistics of archaeological fieldwork projects, including staffing, plant, welfare and equipment hire, site setup, and other operational requirements.
• Liaise with contractors, clients and local planning archaeologists.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and archive deposition.
• Produce post-excavation reports (Microsoft Word) in tandem with the post-excavation team.
• Input into bids.
• Prepare Project Designs / Written Schemes of Investigation and RAMS.
• Responsible for own time management and others.
• Community engagement and/or educational presentations, when required.
• Self-checking and reviewing other team members’ work.
• Ensure projects meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Archaeology/History

Tools

GIS

CAD

Database systems

Job description

Civic, a team of system thinkers in the built environment, is looking for a Project Manager to oversee archaeological fieldwork projects across the Home Counties and Greater London. The role combines planning, logistics, budgeting and client liaison to deliver high-quality reports on time.

Based in the South East, you will work in a hybrid setup, attend the studio part of the week, manage a small team, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to post-excavation reporting and bids as part of