Senior/Principal Archaeologist

Geoscience Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Geoscience Ireland seeks a Senior/Principal Archaeologist to oversee archaeological fieldwork and report writing. The role requires experience in commercial archaeology and offers competitive salaries and benefits, including hybrid working and support for travel expenses.

Benefits

Subsistence package

Travel allowance

Single occupancy accommodation

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension and healthcare

Life insurance

Structured career development

Qualifications

• Practical experience supervising site work.
• Good understanding of Risk Assessment and safety protocols.
• Experience in commercial archaeology.

Responsibilities

• Support report writing and undertake smaller-scale reports.
• Contribute to larger reports with team support.
• Supervise archaeological fieldwork across various projects.

Skills

Supervising site work

Risk Assessment

Safety protocols

Commercial archaeology

Report writing

Education

Degree in Archaeology or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Senior/Principal Archaeologist

Full details of the job.

Job Title

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN5100

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

Wardell Armstrong, now part of SLR, a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy, is seeking experienced Archaeologists (Fieldworks Supervisor or Fieldwork Project Officers) to support our expanding team and supervise archaeological fieldwork across various projects.

Wardell Armstrong has provided expert archaeological and heritage services for over 25 years, serving a diverse client base throughout the UK. Our facilities in Carlisle and Bury St Edmunds include resources for finds analysis, palaeoenvironmental processing, post-excavation analysis, publication, and outreach.

The role

Senior/Principal Archaeologists will support report writing, undertake smaller-scale reports with team support, and contribute to larger reports. Candidates should have or be willing to develop report writing skills, understand Harris Matrix software, and interpret findings on-site.

We have ongoing projects across the UK and Wales. When working away, we offer a subsistence package, travel allowance, and single occupancy accommodation. When not on site, employees work on a hybrid home/office basis.

About us

SLR is a global leader in Sustainability Solutions, with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions in more than 125 countries. We promote a collaborative culture, offering competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, pension, healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career development framework. We support flexible, agile, and hybrid working to help balance professional and personal life.

About you

Ideal candidates will have practical experience supervising site work, a good understanding of Risk Assessment and safety protocols, experience in commercial archaeology, and a degree in Archaeology or equivalent. A driving license and own vehicle are essential. CIfA membership at PCIfA or ACIfA level and SSSTS qualification are highly advantageous.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, fostering an environment where all individuals can thrive, regardless of background. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and can provide adjustments during the recruitment process. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure equitable support for all applicants.