Principal Archaeologist
Locations: Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds – flexible hybrid working model.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver Cultural Heritage desk‑based assessments, heritage statements, environmental statements (ES) chapters and other high‑standard planning application documents.
- Support and lead delivery of development projects across renewables, defence, water and major infrastructure.
- Provide bid production and internal system support for heritage consultancy projects.
- Lead or support DCO projects from initiation through consent and mitigation, including examination support.
- Arrange and chair statutory consultation meetings.
- Conduct regular formal quality assurance of reporting such as desk‑based assessments and environmental statements.
- Mentor and provide task‑specific training for graduate and consultant staff.
- Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Collaborate closely with clients, colleagues and other discipline leads to optimise project delivery.
- Contribute innovative ideas to enhance the Heritage team’s offering.
- Lead training workshops and develop sector expertise working parties.
Qualifications
- Relevant first degree and/or post‑graduate qualification in archaeology.
- Appropriate level of membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists or equivalent.
- Technical and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of experience in heritage consultancy environment and UK planning system.
Benefits
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer interviews to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition and meet the minimum/essential criteria. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
