Archaeologist / Heritage Consultant-(BIE0003B5)
Your Impact:
At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
The role will include:
We currently have an opportunity for an Archaeologist or Built Heritage Consultant to join our team to contribute to the production of archaeological and heritage assessment work, heritage statements and planning/consenting deliverables, the collation and management of archaeological data, production of heritage gazetteers, and figures to support assessments. In addition the role may involve operating as an Archaeological Clerk of Works (ACoW).
Here's What You'll Need:
1. Broad understanding of UK archaeology and heritage including knowledge of key archaeological and built heritage legislation (UK planning framework)
2. Demonstrable experience of field archaeological and/or built heritage skills including an understanding of the role of an ACoW
3. Demonstrable experience of report writing, with use of the Microsoft suite of programs, GIS applications and familiarity with Sharepoint, Projectwise applications;
4. Ability and willingness to travel across the UK for the purpose of site and archive/record office visits; this may require periods away from home
5. Track record of delivering projects on time and within agreed budgets;
6. Knowledge of DMRB and/or GRIP Cultural Heritage requirements.
7. Experience of consultation and negotiation with relevant stakeholders e.g. Local Government Archaeological/Heritage officers
8. Membership of (or working towards)either the Institute for Archaeologists (ACIfA level) or Institute for Historic Building Conservation