Senior Archaeological Consultant
York
GBP 34:40k
Working with a fresh and exciting, environment led, multi:disciplinary planning and design consultancy, we have an opening for a Senior Archaeological Consultant to join and contribute to a successful and established team of historic environment professionals. We are seeking a Senior Archaeological Consultant to join the team, supporting the delivery of a wide range of heritage services and archaeological projects nationally.
The team and company have an excellent culture of collaboration across disciplines with a very supportive and developmental management.
Job responsibilities could include:
Providing technical advice to a range of clients and internal teams on a diverse range of projects. Preparing and contributing to EIA screening and environmental statements, heritage statements, desk:based assessments, written schemes of investigation and consent applications. Assessing heritage constraints to inform and influence design development. Delivery of medium to large scale projects to ensure they are delivered on time and to budget. Management and QA of archaeological fieldwork programmes and archaeological subcontractors, including supporting and delivering the role of Archaeological Clerk of Works on major infrastructure projects. Contributing to defining and developing the scope, programme, and design of heritage works, including delivery of archaeological mitigation and research strategies, and public archaeological outreach programmes. Consultation and liaison with heritage stakeholders and client project teams as required. Production of fee proposals and providing technical inputs on tenders.
What you might bring;
You will have a strong background in the knowledge of the UKs historic environment, with a focus on delivering archaeological fieldwork, with good commercial awareness and knowledge of the UK planning system. Relevant Masters level, or higher qualification in archaeology or considerable experience in the commercial archaeological sector akin to this level of qualification. Working knowledge of the planning process (including EIA) and relevant environmental / heritage legislation, policy and guidance. Knowledge of the consenting process for listed buildings and scheduled monuments. Full, clean, UK driving license and Health and Safety awareness and experience of H and S on archaeological projects. Experience in a commercial consultancy environment. Capable of working under pressure with the ability to meet critical deadlines and innovation in approach to archaeological and heritage matters; Technical or specialist subject expert (i.e.: periods, themes, environmental or other field and post excavation specialisms and outreach).
To discuss further call Steve Halliday or apply on here.