Senior Built Heritage Archaeologist - Lead Projects

Headland Archaeology; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Annual pay review

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme employer contributions

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working within project needs

Employee assistance programme

CIfA membership paid

Job summary

Headland Archaeology invites an experienced Principal-level archaeologist to lead Historic Building Recording and Built Heritage projects in the UK. You will oversee investigation, analysis, reporting and publication, mentoring colleagues and shaping service development.

The role requires liaising with clients, conservation officers and other stakeholders, and delivering high-quality outputs. The successful candidate will contribute to major heritage projects within Headland and the wider RSK

Qualifications

• Formal training in architectural history, archaeology, or related field.
• Significant experience in historic building recording and built heritage projects.
• Ability to lead teams, manage budgets and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead Historic Building Recording and Built Heritage projects from scoping to publication.
• Interpret historic buildings using fabric, archival and documentary evidence.
• Prepare and review Written Schemes of Investigation and project designs.

Skills

Historic building recording

Built Heritage

Project leadership

Archival research

Client engagement

Education

Relevant qualification in architectural history/archaeology

IHBC/MCIfA membership desirable

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Headland Archaeology invites an experienced Principal-level archaeologist to lead Historic Building Recording and Built Heritage projects in the UK. You will oversee investigation, analysis, reporting and publication, mentoring colleagues and shaping service development.

The role requires liaising with clients, conservation officers and other stakeholders, and delivering high-quality outputs. The successful candidate will contribute to major heritage projects within Headland and the wider RSK