At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate on archaeological projects and support the team in delivering high-quality heritage assessments.
- Company: Join Dalcour Maclaren, a leader in sustainable utilities and infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, health perks, and generous leave policies.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the UK's journey to Net Zero while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 5 years of experience in commercial archaeology and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day.
Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects.
Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping.
Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.
Dalcour Maclaren are recruiting a senior archaeology and built heritage consultant to join our expanding team in Stirling, Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively within the Archaeology and Built Heritage Team and the wider Environment & Planning Team by providing advice and support to colleagues
- Prepare Archaeological DBAs and/or Built Heritage Statements and EIA chapters to a high standard
- Design and develop programmes for a variety of fieldwork projects across a wide range of business sectors through consultation and the production of WSI and Mitigation Strategies
- Source and commission archaeological fieldwork, geophysical and other archaeological and heritage surveys
- Oversee site works as a Clerk of Works
- Co‑ordinate consultations with curators, stakeholders, clients and contractors; Report on small scale field work
- Supervise and mentor junior member of the team
- Prepare fee proposals
- Manage project budgets and deadlines effectively
- Candidate Profile
- An understanding of the drivers of UK commercial archaeology, specifically the primary legislation, policies and guidance pertaining to the historic environment,
- Demonstrable practical experience in commercial archaeology, consultancy, built heritage or curatorial work (as a guide - c5 years of experience),
- Full clean UK Driving licence
- Membership of CIf A, at Associate or Member level (or IHBC) or be willing to join
- Good organisational & communication skills
- Excellent team working skills but able to act on their own initiative
- Working knowledge of MS Office and a GIS package
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Particular interest will be given to those individuals who seek to expand their experience of, or interest in Historic Building Recording, Geoarchaeology or to develop their role as an archaeological clerk of works on larger scale projects.
Benefits
- Annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
- Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
- Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance
- Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
- Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
- Cycle to work scheme
- 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
- 4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
- BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service
- Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service
- Professional development – paid study leave
- Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
- 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year
Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.
At Dalcour Maclaren, our people help drive the transition to net zero by unlocking consents for the UK’s utilities and infrastructure sector.
Whether you're starting out or bringing years of experience, a Dalcour Maclaren job has a real impact on your career, our clients, and the systems that power and connect the UK.
We’re always open to hearing from top talent.
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