Senior/Principal Archaeologist

SLR CONSULTING; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de conseil en environnement bien établie recherche un(e) Senior/Principal Archaeologist pour superviser des travaux de terrain à travers le Royaume-Uni. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience pratique et une bonne compréhension des évaluations des risques, ainsi qu'un diplôme approprié en archéologie. Les avantages incluent une rémunération compétitive, une flexibilité de travail et une excellente prise en charge des frais de subsistance lors des déplacements.

Benefits

Pack de subsistance excellent

Allocation de voyage

Hébergement en occupation simple

Environnement de travail collaboratif

Opportunités de progression

Qualifications

• Expérience pratique de supervision sur site.
• Compréhension des évaluations des risques.
• Membre de CIfA à PCIfA ou ACIfA et qualification SSSTS sont des atouts.

Responsibilities

• Superviser le travail de terrain sur des projets d'archéologie.
• Rédiger des rapports et contribuer aux rapports plus vastes.
• Interpréter les résultats sur site.

Skills

Site supervision

Risk Assessment

Commercial archaeology

Report writing

Education

Degree in Archaeology or equivalent

Tools

Harris Matrix software

Job description

Job Title

Senior/Principal Archaeologist

Vacancy No

VN5100

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. We are looking to recruit experienced Archaeologists (Fieldworks Supervisor or Fieldwork Project Officers) to support our growing team and supervise fieldwork on projects of all scales.

Wardell Armstrong has been providing expert archaeological and heritage services for over 25 years, demonstrating effective and commercially aware advice to clients throughout the UK. Our facilities in Carlisle and Bury St Edmunds include finds analysis, palaeoenvironmental processing, post-excavation analysis, publication, and outreach.

The role

Our Senior/Principal Archaeologists support report writing, complete smaller reports with team support, and contribute to larger scale reporting. Candidates should have or be willing to develop their report writing skills, have a working understanding of Harris Matrix software, and interpret findings on site.

We have projects across the UK and Wales. For work requiring site presence, we offer an excellent 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 125+ countries. We promote a collaborative environment for professional development, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for progression.

About you

Successful candidates will have practical site supervision experience, a good understanding of Risk Assessment, 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 equal opportunities employer, fostering an inclusive environment for all backgrounds. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and support applicants requiring adjustments during recruitment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

To be provided by the employer, as the original description lacks specific responsibilities.

Country

United Kingdom

Office

Birmingham