At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert advice on archaeological projects and manage fieldwork programmes.
- Company: Join a vibrant, multi-disciplinary planning and design consultancy focused on heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with exciting projects and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in preserving the UK's historic environment while working with passionate professionals.
- Qualifications: Strong background in archaeology and knowledge of UK planning and heritage legislation.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 40000 £ per year.
Working with a fresh and exciting, environment led, multi-disciplinary planning and design consultancy, we have an opening for a Senior Archaeological Consultant to join and contribute to a successful and established team of historic environment professionals. We are seeking a Senior Archaeological Consultant to join the team, supporting the delivery of a wide range of heritage services and archaeological projects nationally. The team and company have an excellent culture of collaboration across disciplines with a very supportive and developmental management.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical advice to a range of clients and internal teams on a diverse range of projects.
- Preparing and contributing to EIA screening and environmental statements, heritage statements, desk-based assessments, written schemes of investigation and consent applications.
- Assessing heritage constraints to inform and influence design development.
- Delivery of medium to large scale projects to ensure they are delivered on time and to budget.
- Management and QA of archaeological fieldwork programmes and archaeological subcontractors, including supporting and delivering the role of Archaeological Clerk of Works on major infrastructure projects.
- Contributing to defining and developing the scope, programme, and design of heritage works, including delivery of archaeological mitigation and research strategies, and public archaeological outreach programmes.
- Consultation and liaison with heritage stakeholders and client project teams as required.
- Production of fee proposals and providing technical inputs on tenders.
Qualifications
- You will have a strong background in the knowledge of the UK's historic environment, with a focus on delivering archaeological fieldwork, with good commercial awareness and knowledge of the UK planning system.
- Relevant Masters level, or higher qualification in archaeology or considerable experience in the commercial archaeological sector akin to this level of qualification.
- Working knowledge of the planning process (including EIA) and relevant environmental / heritage legislation, policy and guidance.
- Knowledge of the consenting process for listed buildings and scheduled monuments.
- Full, clean, UK driving license and Health and Safety awareness and experience of H&S on archaeological projects.
- Experience in a commercial consultancy environment.
- Capable of working under pressure with the ability to meet critical deadlines and innovation in approach to archaeological and heritage matters.
- Technical or specialist subject expert (i.e.: periods, themes, environmental or other field and post excavation specialisms and outreach).
Archaeological Consultant in Harrogate employer: Hardgate Consulting
Join a dynamic and innovative multi-disciplinary planning and design consultancy in York, where collaboration and professional development are at the heart of our culture. As a Senior Archaeological Consultant, you will benefit from a supportive management team that values your expertise and encourages growth through diverse projects and heritage services. Enjoy a rewarding work environment that not only prioritises employee well-being but also offers opportunities to engage with significant archaeological initiatives across the UK.
