Geoscience Ireland seeks a Senior/Principal Archaeologist to oversee archaeological fieldwork and report writing. The role requires experience in commercial archaeology and offers competitive salaries and benefits, including hybrid working and support for travel expenses.
Subsistence package
Travel allowance
Pension and healthcare
Life insurance
Qualifications
* Practical experience supervising site work.
* Good understanding of Risk Assessment and safety protocols.
* Experience in commercial archaeology.
Responsibilities
* Support report writing and undertake smaller-scale reports.
* Contribute to larger reports with team support.
* Supervise archaeological fieldwork across various projects.
Skills
Safety protocols
Education
Degree in Archaeology or equivalent
Job Details: Senior/Principal Archaeologist
Full details of the job.
Job Title
Vacancy No
Vacancy No VN5100
Employment Type
Permanent
Contract Type
Full-Time
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Wardell Armstrong, now part of SLR, a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy, is seeking experienced Archaeologists (Fieldworks Supervisor or Fieldwork Project Officers) to support our expanding team and supervise archaeological fieldwork across various projects.
Wardell Armstrong has provided expert archaeological and heritage services for over 25 years, serving a diverse client base throughout the UK. Our facilities in Carlisle and Bury St Edmunds include resources for finds analysis, palaeoenvironmental processing, post-excavation analysis, publication, and outreach.
The role
Senior/Principal Archaeologists will support report writing, undertake smaller-scale reports with team support, and contribute to larger reports. Candidates should have or be willing to develop report writing skills, understand Harris Matrix software, and interpret findings on-site.
We have ongoing projects across the UK and Wales. When working away, we offer a subsistence package, travel allowance, and single occupancy accommodation. When not on site, employees work on a hybrid home/office basis.
About us
SLR is a global leader in Sustainability Solutions, with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions in more than 125 countries. We promote a collaborative culture, offering competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, pension, healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career development framework. We support flexible, agile, and hybrid working to help balance professional and personal life.
About you
Ideal candidates will have practical experience supervising site work, a good understanding of Risk Assessment and safety protocols, experience in commercial archaeology, and a degree in Archaeology or equivalent. A driving license and own vehicle are essential. CIfA membership at PCIfA or ACIfA level and SSSTS qualification are highly advantageous.
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an inclusive employer, fostering an environment where all individuals can thrive, regardless of background. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and can provide adjustments during the recruitment process. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure equitable support for all applicants.
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