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Senior/principal archaeologist

Bolton
SLR Consulting Ltd
Principal
€45,000 a year
Posted: 3h ago
Offer description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people‑first culture. SLR is seeking Senior Archaeologists (Project Supervisors) and Principal Archaeologists (Project Officers) for full‑time permanent (37.5hrs/week) positions in Bolton, with fieldwork nationwide. The role requires overseeing small to large teams and leading projects of varying complexity.


Roles and Experience

* Senior Archaeologist (Project Supervisor) – minimum 2years experience, including at least 1year of supervisory experience.
* Principal Archaeologist (Project Officer) – minimum 5years experience, including at least 1year of supervisory experience.


Key Responsibilities

* Supervise teams and manage project delivery from fieldwork to post‑excavation analysis.
* Write and support report production, including smaller scale reports and larger scale reporting.
* Interpret findings on site and deliver findings to clients.
* Use GIS recording and GPS equipment for site documentation.


Required Skills and Qualifications

* Excellent report‑writing skills and willingness to develop further.
* Proficiency in GIS recording and GPS use.
* Full, clean driving licence and 4x4 or van driving experience with access to a car.
* Preferred: CIfA membership at PCIfA or ACIfA level.


Working Arrangements

* Permanent staff will attend an archaeological office on a hybrid basis; casual or temporary staff remain site‑based.
* Travel is required across the UK, with travel time compensated as paid overtime or TOIL subject to annual limits.
* Employees are offered an excellent subsistence package, travel allowance and accommodation when working away.


Rewards & Benefits

* Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
* Company pension.
* Private medical insurance.
* Life, income and travel insurance.
* Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes.


Flexible Working

* Flexible, hybrid and agile working.
* 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays.
* Buy or sell leave options.
* Core working hours.
* Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities.


Family Life and Wellbeing

* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause.


Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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