Senior Heritage & Archaeology Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a Principal Consultant to join its Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Team in London. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of archaeology projects in the South East, principally fieldwork, combining high-level technical expertise with commercial acumen to support client objectives.

You will lead fieldwork planning, deliver bespoke archaeological strategies for developments and infrastructure, and be active in developing the team’s service offering while pursuing

Qualifications

• Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management (project, financial and staff management).
• Robust knowledge of Ireland archaeology and history and also full knowledge of the planning process and relevant environmental / heritage legislation and guidance.
• Experience in areas such as heritage and planning, masterplanning, heritage conservation, heritage led-regeneration, placemaking, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and assuring the work of one of our WSP-approved fieldwork subcontractors, both on-site and in the technical review of deliverables, including RAMS.
• Preparing competitive tenders and designing the scope and methodology for archaeological fieldwork in accordance with WSP Health and Safety protocols and requirements.
• Producing or contributing to archaeological desk-based assessment.
• Undertaking stakeholder, curator and client liaison.

Job description

WSP seeks a Principal Consultant to join its Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Team in London. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of archaeology projects in the South East, principally fieldwork, combining high-level technical expertise with commercial acumen to support client objectives.

You will lead fieldwork planning, deliver bespoke archaeological strategies for developments and infrastructure, and be active in developing the team’s service offering while pursuing