Company Overview
Pre-Construct Archaeology is one of UK’s largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country. We have been delivering professional heritage services for more than 30 years, working on some of the largest and most complex sites in Britain.
About the job
We are seeking a built heritage assistant to join our busy built heritage and landscapes team located in Winchester, as well as working alongside our PCA colleagues on a range of projects countrywide. PCA offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including a pay banding structure that allows for career progression. The successful candidate will undergo a 3‑month probationary period after which, given satisfactory performance, they will be offered a further contract, work permitting.
Location: Winchester
Working week: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, usually 8:30am – 17:00pm
Salary range: £31,148.57 – £32,432.00 depending on experience, rising in line with PCA’s pay‑banding progression structure.
(This is a full‑time post, but part‑time working may be considered)
This role is based in our Winchester office; however, we would consider working from one of our other offices.
Job Requirements
This role would be to support PCA’s Built Heritage Project Manager with the delivery of projects and reports commissioned by clients in the planning, building and development sectors.
After a period of training and gaining experience in the role, the successful applicant will be expected to:
* Write Heritage Statements (HS), Desk‑Based Assessments (DBA’s) & Historic Building Recording (HBR) reports, occasionally to tight deadlines
* Support the project manager with researching, specifying, and costing projects for clients
* Assist with client queries when required
* Proven report writing ability
* Degree level education (History/Archaeology/Historic Buildings or related)
* Experience working in a business/commercial/client handling environment
* Microsoft 365 competency
* Proven ability to work to deadlines or under time pressure
* Ability to follow instructions and multi‑task
* Ability to take clear and accurate site & building photographs, and willingness to travel to sites when required
* Eligibility to work and live in the UK
* Full clean UK driving licence
* Confident in building relationships with colleagues and clients; confident in asking for advice and help from colleagues in all PCA offices
* Previous experience of writing HS, DBA and possibly HBR reports
* Willingness & enthusiasm to learn
* Some knowledge of / interest in learning about UK Planning regulations
* A pragmatic commercial (rather than academic) approach to project work
* Demonstrable interest in historic buildings & landscapes
* Resourceful & self‑motivated; able to use own initiative to plan projects and undertake research
Benefits
* Friendly and supportive work environment
* 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and an extra 3 days for Christmas, if employed over the Christmas period), rising on service length
* £22.50 per night subsistence when working away from home and high‑quality accommodation provided
* High quality PPE provision – the safety of our staff always comes first
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to work scheme
* H&S training relevant for your role will be provided and paid in full (SSSTS, Asbestos Awareness etc.)
* Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIFA) subscriptions paid in full
* Paid mileage if using own vehicle (subject to eligibility)
* Annual appraisal and pay progression opportunities
Application Instructions
Please state on your application which role you are applying for and describe your suitability by referring to the requirements listed above. If successful you will be asked to attend an interview at our Winchester office.
Equal Opportunities Statement
PCA is committed to a comprehensive equal opportunities policy in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. All applicants with the relevant qualifications and experience are welcome to apply for this opportunity. Please be advised that you must hold the right to work and live in the UK in order to apply for this job.
PCA follows all current guidelines regarding SOP and takes the safety of our staff as paramount – advice is up to date with government guidance and site‑specific RAMS are available.
Please be advised we are expecting a high volume of applications, and therefore cannot commit to responding to all emails. In accordance with our GDPR policy, we will not keep unsuccessful applicants’ details or CVs on our system, unless you expressly request that we do.
Company Registration
Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited Registered in England: No. 3534122
Registered Office: Unit 54, Brockley Cross Business Centre, 96 Endwell Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2PD
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