Archaeologist

Jacobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Flexible working options

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee assistance programme

Education support

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking Archaeologists for Dublin-based roles with hybrid work from the Sandyford head office. You will contribute to archaeological assessments, oversee mitigation during construction, and support environmental planning across Ireland with UK-friendly collaboration.

Requirements include a degree in Archaeology or related fields, fieldwork experience, and GIS knowledge. Travel to sites in Ireland and occasionally the UK is expected; strong report writing and teamwork skills are

Qualifications

• Degree in Archaeology, Heritage Management, or a related discipline
• Experience in commercial archaeology, consultancy, or heritage assessment
• Experience in archaeological fieldwork and reporting
• Knowledge of Irish planning and heritage legislation
• Ability to travel across Ireland and occasionally the UK
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Membership (or working towards) of a relevant professional body (e.g., IAI, CIfA)
• Experience with GIS and spatial data analysis

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments, reporting and data recording
• Oversee archaeological and cultural heritage mitigation during construction and development works
• Undertake Desk Based Assessments (DBAs) and heritage assessments
• Site visits, walkover surveys, archive and topographic file visits
• Prepare Cultural Heritage chapters of EIARs and coordinate with MDTs
• Review and quality assure field outputs and reports
• Collect, interpret and synthesise data from GIS and historic records
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across projects
• Provide support to UK-based teams as required

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As an Archaeologist, you’ll play a key role in delivering archaeological and cultural heritage services across a range of infrastructure projects. You will oversee mitigation, produce technical input, support environmental assessments and help ensure heritage considerations are effectively integrated into project planning and delivery.

At Jacobs, we’re growing our Archaeology & Heritage capability to support a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects across Ireland while also providing support to our UK teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of major infrastructure delivery in a highly collaborative environment.

We are seeking interest from Archaeologists to join our Dublin based team, hybrid from our Sandyford head office.

You will

• Contribute to assessments, reporting and data recording
• On-site archaeological and cultural heritage oversight during construction and development works to ensure compliance and oversee the execution of archaeological mitigation strategies and ensure archaeological works and mitigation measures meet professional standards, contractual obligations, and relevant guidelines
• Undertake Desk Based Assessments (DBAs) and heritage assessments to support planning, environmental assessment, and project development
• Undertake site visits, walkover surveys, archive and topographic files visits
• Prepare and contribute to Cultural Heritage chapters of EIARs, including impact assessments, mitigation strategies, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams
• Review and quality assure archaeological fieldwork outputs, including excavation reports, watching briefs, and surveys, ensuring consistency with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Collect, interpret, and synthesise data from multiple sources (e.g., GIS, historic records, previous investigations) to inform assessments and reporting
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across infrastructure projects
• Provide support to UK-based teams as required

Here’s what you’ll need

• Degree in Archaeology, Heritage Management, or a related discipline
• Relevant professional experience in commercial archaeology, consultancy, or heritage assessment
• Experience in archaeological fieldwork and reporting
• Knowledge of Irish planning and heritage legislation
• Ability to travel for site-based work across Ireland and occasionally the UK
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional body (e.g., IAI, CIfA)
• Experience with GIS and spatial data analysis

What You’ll Bring To Projects

• A passion for heritage and archaeology in the context of modern infrastructure
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to field and consultancy work
• The ability to work across multiple projects, balancing office and site-based tasks

Why Join Jacobs?

At Jacobs, we put people at the heart of everything we do. You’ll join a supportive culture where you can thrive, grow your career and make a meaningful impact;.

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to buy more
• Pension scheme with combined contributions of up to 14%
• Flexible working options, including a 5-day or 4.5-day working week
• Life assurance at 4x your annual salary
• Group Income Protection, providing 75% of salary for long-term illness or injury
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family

Optional & Lifestyle Benefits

• Purchase up to 80 hours additional annual leave
• Employee share purchase scheme
• Professional membership fees covered (after 1 year)
• Education support through funded or part-funded tuition
• Bike to Work scheme, TaxSaver tickets, and Sports & Social Club

Our Culture

We’re committed to creating a more connected, sustainable world—while fostering a culture of care, inclusivity and collaboration. You’ll be part of a team where your voice is valued, and your development is actively supported.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.