Senior/Principal Consultant – Archaeology
RPS Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
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RPS, a TetraTech company, is looking to appoint a Senior/Principal Consultant to join our Archaeology Teams in Birmingham, Southampton, Abingdon, London, Gloucester and Newark. You will join an established team where you can develop your skills and experience preparing Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments, WSIs, inputs into Environmental Statements with encouragement to manage small scale fieldwork projects.
About The Opportunity
You will work both individually and as a member of diverse teams to deliver multiple projects simultaneously to agreed deadlines. We offer an unrivalled range of project experience, learning from one of the most established and respected heritage teams in the country – with roots going back more than 25 years. As part of that team you will be mentored to provide rapid career progression (for the right candidate with the right mindset).
What You Will Be Doing
You will primarily assist the Archaeology Directors to complete ongoing projects. Your work will include:
* Producing Archaeological Desk Based Assessments, WSIs and inputs into ES
* Managing small fieldwork Projects; Watching Brief’s and small evaluations;
* Liaising with clients, fieldwork contractors and curators;
* Preparing draft fee proposals;
* Supporting other members of staff
About You
* Whilst experience of preparing DBAs and WSIs would be useful – it is not essential. We are looking for candidates with the required work ethic and a positive disposition towards much needed development to meet the Government’s growth targets
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook etc. and IT in general
* Ability to carry out research and prepare considered reports to a tight timescale
* Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject
* Full clean driving licence
* A desire for, and commitment to, continuing professional development
* You should ideally be a member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (or be eligible for this)
* If you do not tick all of these boxes please do not be dissuaded from applying – we are keen to recruit and to mentor candidates showing the aptitude that we are looking for.
What is in it for you?
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll, be helped as far as you want to go.
We’re proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide and development for everyone.
We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to communicate about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
What happens next?
The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you will have the opportunity to speak informally with Duncan Hawkins, Simon Mortimer or Richard Smalley to answer any queries in advance of a more formal interview.
All applications will be considered.
Why Choose RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.
We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.
As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.
We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
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