SENIOR HISTORIC BUILDINGS ARCHAEOLOGIST

York Archaeology; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

York Archaeology is seeking a Senior Historic Buildings Archaeologist to lead complex building survey and heritage consultancy projects from our Nottingham base. The role requires mentoring junior colleagues, providing expert planning advice, and driving growth of our built heritage portfolio across Nottingham, Sheffield and York.

Regular travel to other offices and sites in the UK is expected. Probation of 3 months applies.

Qualifications

• A degree in Historic Buildings-related archaeology or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in historic building survey and reporting.
• Experience planning and delivering commercial archaeology projects.
• Experience preparing quotations and tenders for survey projects.
• UK driving licence and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex building survey and built heritage consultancy projects.
• Mentor and train junior colleagues.
• Offer expert planning advice on heritage schemes.
• Drive innovation and growth of the built heritage team and portfolio.

Skills

Historic buildings survey

Lead junior colleagues

Client liaison

Valid UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Historic Buildings archaeology

Postgraduate qualification in buildings archaeology

IHBC/MCIfA (desirable)

Job description

About The Role

Title: Senior Historic Buildings Archaeologist
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £40,308 – 45,625 per annum
Hours of Work: 37 per week
York Archaeology delivers commercial archaeological services from offices at York, Sheffield and Nottingham. The organisation provides world famous heritage attractions with excavation, survey, consultancy, expert conservation services, research and an unmatched commitment to dissemination, engagement and public benefit.
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Historic Buildings Archaeologist to lead complex building survey and built heritage consultancy projects, mentor and train junior colleagues, offer expert planning advice and lead the innovation and growth of our built heritage team and portfolio.
Permanent contracts are on offer following the successful completion of a 3-month probation period. The post will be based at our Nottingham office, but the role will manage our entire historic buildings portfolio across our Nottingham, Sheffield and York offices.
Travel to our York and Sheffield office and sites across the UK will be required on a regular basis. A full job description accompanies this advert.

Essential Criteria

• A degree in Historic Buildings-related archaeology, a related subject or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience of all main aspects and techniques of historic building survey and reporting
• Experience of effective planning and delivery of commercial archaeological projects
• Experience of preparing quotations and tender documents for historic buildings survey and analysis projects
• Proven ability to represent the organisation in dealings with external clients
• Sound knowledge of current professional guidance, specialist literature and legislation relation to all elements of archaeological field work
• A full, UK driving licence
• Excellent people skills and an ability to motivate and inspire confidence in others

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline (e.g. Buildings Archaeology, Architectural History)
• IHBC/MCIfA (or commitment to apply on joining)
• Qualified First Aider (Appointed person) or willingness to learn

If you would like to become part of a forward-looking, professional and friendly team then we’d love to hear from you. Please ensure you have fully read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying.

For an informal discussion please contact Fiona Moore (Regional Manager, Nottingham & Sheffield) on 07917 536869 or [e-mail].

Successful candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 30th October 2026*

• If suitable candidates are identified prior to the above closing date then the application process may be closed

York Archaeology is committed to being an inclusive employer and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process