Senior Archaeologist — Hybrid Work in Ireland

Stantec; Castlebar; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave buy/sell options

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life cover

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to lead project delivery across Ireland. You will provide specialist archaeological advice, manage licensing, assessments, monitoring, and post-excavation work within multidisciplinary teams.

The role offers hybrid working with offices across Ireland and opportunities to engage with clients and statutory bodies, delivering reports and conservation documents.

Qualifications

• Degree in Archaeology (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• 10+ years post-graduate experience in archaeological assessment.
• Experience obtaining and managing archaeological licences and consents in Ireland.
• Proven experience in archaeological impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Experience planning and managing excavation and investigation activities.
• Experience in archaeological monitoring of works with contractors.
• Experience engaging with statutory bodies and other consultees.
• Experience coordinating post-excavation specialists and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• As Senior Archaeologist, deliver specialist archaeological advice across projects in Ireland.
• Manage licensing from initial assessment through to fieldwork and post-excavation activities.
• Prepare conservation, technical, and final archaeological reports and documentation.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams and liaise with clients, contractors and statutory bodies.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies and monitoring for avoidance of impacts.

Skills

Archaeology licensing navigation

Impact assessments

Excavation planning & fieldwork

Monitoring of works

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting & technical writing

Communication skills

Project management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Archaeology degree (NFQ Level 8)

10+ years post-graduate experience in archaeology

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to lead project delivery across Ireland. You will provide specialist archaeological advice, manage licensing, assessments, monitoring, and post-excavation work within multidisciplinary teams.

The role offers hybrid working with offices across Ireland and opportunities to engage with clients and statutory bodies, delivering reports and conservation documents.