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Recruitment Lead (covering all 13 UK offices) for Wardell Armstrong, a Environmental & Engineering Consultancy
Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Through continued growth and success we are looking to recruit experienced Archaeologists (Fieldworks Supervisor or Fieldwork Project Officers) to support our growing team and to supervise fieldwork on projects of all scales
Overview of team / business area
Wardell Armstrong have been providing expert archaeological and heritage services for over 25 years, during which time we have demonstrated our ability to provide effective and commercially aware advice to a wide range of clients throughout the UK. Our post-ex hubs in Carlisle and Bury St Edmunds are home to our purpose-built facilities, which provide finds analysis, palaeoenvironmental processing and analysis, post-excavation analysis, publication, and outreach.
The role
As a Senior (Supervisor) or Principal Archaeologist (Fieldwork Project Officer), you’ll play a vital role from watching briefs to leading field teams on a variety of investigations including evaluations and excavations. Your expertise in team leadership and report writing will be essential, as you oversee both site work and office-based assessments.
Our portfolio spans multi-period landscapes, quarry sites, and large-scale infrastructure projects, offering variety and rewarding challenges. Whilst this role is local to the North West, occasional travel may be required, supported by generous subsistence, travel allowances, and single occupancy accommodation.
We are passionate about keeping archaeologists working on sites close to home, recognising both the archaeological and personal benefits of local expertise.
About you
* Degree in Archaeology or a related discipline
* Proven experience managing small field teams and running archaeological projects
* A collaborative, people-centred approach to leadership
* Strong organisational skills and practical problem-solving ability
* Confidence supervising plant operations for archaeological purposes
* High-quality proven report writing skills
* Willingness to undertake manual work in challenging outdoor conditions — and motivate your team to do the same
* A full, clean driving licence with willingness to drive company vehicles (including transporting colleagues)
* Willingness to work away from home when required
* Experience using dGPS survey equipment
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting
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