SPA Regional Archaeology Lead

Anglian Water Services Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Regional Archaeology Lead to manage archaeological responses and enhance project delivery. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, alongside a commitment to safety and quality in a hybrid work environment, supporting significant water infrastructure projects aimed at sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an archaeology lead role for large infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience of archaeological fieldwork to supervisor level.
• Experience of checking detailed archaeological deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage the archaeological response for all schemes within the region.
• Ensure deliverables are completed to a suitable standard.
• Coordinate regional team tasks ensuring adherence to quality assurance processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Regional Archaeology Lead.

Location: Hybrid work from SPA office, construction site offices across Anglian Water region and home
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK's most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Regional Archaeology Lead to support and enhance our project delivery team.

What will you be doing as our new Regional Archaeology Lead?

Working with the SPA Archaeology Lead, you will manage the archaeological response for all schemes within your region. You will perform a technical checker role within the quality assurance process ensuring that deliverables are completed to a suitable standard prior to submission to the SPA Archaeology Lead for approval.

You will co-ordinate regional team tasks ensuring that the Safer Every Day principles are first and foremost and provide adherence to the scheme programmes in compliance with the SPA Archaeology Strategy.

You will attend multi-disciplinary meetings, liaising with planners, commercial team, delivery, ecology, etc ensuring that the archaeological programme accords and aligns with all other aspects of the scheme.

Key responsibilities:

• Produce and check heritage documents such as desk-based assessments, fieldwork specifications, Environmental Statement chapters and technical appendices to ensure that their team produce high quality deliverables for approval by the SPA Archaeology Lead.
• Ensure adherence to relevant technical documents and methods, e.g. WSIs andMethod Statements.
• Providing a healthy and safe working environment is crucial, the Regional Lead will apply this approach to the management of their team, and to the design of any fieldwork.
• Work with the SPA Archaeology and Delivery teams to complete all work to programme.
• Ensure any changes to the agreed programme are communicated promptly and clearly.
• Work with the SPA Archaeology Lead and Enabling Manager to mitigate the impacts of programme change.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours:

This job might be for you if you have:

• Previous experience in an archaeology lead role for large infrastructure projects

Demonstrable experience of archaeological fieldwork to supervisor level at a minimum.

• Experience of checking detailed archaeological deliverables
• Experience of being a team member who facilitates the sharing of historic environment information across project and delivery teams
• The ability to work flexibly across several projects and to meet required deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication, with excellent organisation and analytical skills

Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs.

Working with the highest degree of integrity, we want SPA employees to take ownership and accountability for their outputs and be driven to continuously improve how they work. SPA employees should act with the customer's best interest at heart, be clear and transparent communicators and be passionate about operating in an ethical fashion.

If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!

Why Join SPA?

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, Jacobs, and Atkins.

Together, we're combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come.

• Flexible Working: We support flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows.

• Location: Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area.

• Diversity and Inclusion: SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Our Purpose

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Join Us?
If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging.

Take the Next Step

If you're passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of Anglian Water's journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future.