Senior or Principal Geoarchaeology Consultant | Expression Of Interest

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior or Principal Geoarchaeology Consultant to join their team in Exeter. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide technical advice and conduct field investigations on significant infrastructure projects. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality archaeological consultancy, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices. If you have a passion for geoarchaeology and a drive for sustainable development, this position is perfect for you. Join a global firm dedicated to innovation and community well-being, and make a meaningful impact in your career.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with a passion for UK archaeological science.
• Knowledgeable about legislation, policies, and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on risk, research, and schemes requiring planning consent.
• Prepare technical documents like Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Oversee archaeological fieldwork and coordinate assessments.

Skills

Geoarchaeology

Report Writing

GIS

Fieldwork

Consultancy Experience

Education

Membership of CIfA (Associate Level or above)

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Senior or Principal Geoarchaeology Consultant | Expression Of Interest, Exeter

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Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b81de38d6fdc

Job Views: 6

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

As we move into AMP 8 and continue with our growth plans across the UK & Ireland, we're interested in hearing expressions of interest from Consultants seeking their next career opportunity in the coming weeks and months.

Stantec UK seeks a highly experienced geoarchaeologist at Senior or Principal level for any UK office, with a preference for Reading. The role involves providing technical advice, conducting field investigations with colleagues, delivering and assuring complex reports, focusing on water, highways, and infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to join a global firm in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consultancy. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for clients and communities, providing high-quality archaeological and geoarchaeological consultancy for projects of varying scales, collaborating with the wider team to identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities include advising on risk, research, and schemes requiring planning consent, EIA, or DCO. You will prepare technical documents such as Desk-Based Assessments, Evaluation Reports, and Environmental Impact Assessments, review data sets and literature, conduct site visits, and liaise with authorities and stakeholders to develop evaluation and mitigation strategies. You will oversee archaeological fieldwork and coordinate paleoenvironmental assessments.

About You

You should be highly motivated, with a passion for UK archaeological science, and knowledgeable about legislation, policies, and guidance. You should have consultancy experience, excellent report writing skills, and preferably GIS experience. Fieldwork experience in geoarchaeology, membership of CIfA at Associate level or above, and a full UK driver’s license are required.

About Stantec

Stantec employs over 31,000 people across more than 450 locations worldwide, with over 150 years of experience in the UK. We focus on sustainable development, infrastructure, and community well-being, providing solutions that support growth and innovation while promoting equality and inclusion. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to accessible recruitment processes. For support or adjustments, contact [emailprotected].