Mid / Senior-level Archaeologist

EWI Recruitment; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment seeks a capable Mid/Senior-level Archaeologist to join a professional heritage and environmental team delivering projects across a varied programme. You will contribute to planning, coordination and delivery of archaeological investigations for development, infrastructure and conservation schemes.

You will lead or support fieldwork, prepare documentation, supervise teams and manage client relationships, ensuring work is completed safely and to standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in archaeology.
• Demonstrable professional experience in commercial or research-led archaeological practice.
• Strong understanding of archaeological methods, legislation, planning processes and guidance.
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, regulators and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support fieldwork such as evaluations, excavations, watching briefs and building recording.
• Prepare and review archaeological documentation including written schemes of investigation and risk assessments.
• Supervise field teams, coordinate subcontractors, monitor quality and manage data.
• Interpret results, contribute to post-excavation assessments and present findings to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Field experience

Project management

Written communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in archaeology

Tools

GIS

Digital surveying

Recording systems

Job description

We are seeking a capable Mid/Senior-level Archaeologist to join a professional heritage and environmental team delivering archaeological work across a varied programme of projects. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of archaeological investigations associated with development, infrastructure and conservation schemes. This role will suit an archaeologist with strong field experience who is ready to take on increased responsibility, or an established professional confident in managing projects, teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing archaeological documentation, including written schemes of investigation, risk assessments, project designs and technical reports. You will lead or support fieldwork such as evaluations, excavations, watching briefs and building recording, ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant standards, consent conditions and methodological requirements. You may supervise field teams, coordinate subcontractors, monitor quality, maintain accurate records and ensure that finds, samples, photographs and digital data are appropriately managed. The role will also involve interpreting results, contributing to post-excavation assessments, preparing publication material and presenting findings to clients, consultees and other stakeholders.

Applicants should hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in archaeology and have demonstrable professional experience in commercial or research-led archaeological practice. A strong understanding of archaeological methods, legislation, planning processes and professional guidance is essential. You should be able to produce clear, accurate written work and communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, contractors and regulatory bodies. Experience of project management, budget and programme monitoring, specialist coordination, GIS, archaeological recording systems or digital survey equipment would be advantageous. A full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites, occasionally with overnight stays, may be required. We are looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and committed to high standards of professional practice, with the initiative to work independently and the collaborative approach needed to support colleagues and develop junior staff.