Job Specification

• To undertake small to medium sized archaeological projects, including watching briefs, field evaluations, excavations and post-excavation work in accordance with Wardell Armstrong standards
• To supervise areas and elements of work on larger projects
• To liaise with Project Officers and Project Managers on the running and progress of projects
• To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Site Assistants during fieldwork and to carry out associated administrative duties
• To be responsible for the archive and documentation of an archaeological project in accordance with Wardell Armstrong standards and procedures.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Degree level education in a relevant subject or substantial commercial archaeological experience
• Experience and understanding of UK commercial archaeological projects
• High degree of skill in all aspects of archaeological fieldwork
• Archaeological report writing and proficiency with Windows Office including Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles
• Valid UK work permit
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills; will be expected to engage with other members of the project team, clients and stakeholders
• Ability to work to time constraints and motivate, support and develop teams
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and its application to archaeological projects

Desirable:

• Previous experience of supervision on archaeological projects or elements of projects
• Experience and confidence in undertaking digital survey
• Capability in other specialisms such as historic building recording, geophysical survey, artefact or environmental specialism
• Higher academic qualification in archaeology or related discipline
• Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Archaeologists (ACIfA)
• H&S qualifications and/or CSCS card

We offer a benefits package that includes the following:

• Company Pension scheme (up to 5% employer contribution*)
• Holiday entitlement of 32 days per year, including bank holidays
• Automatic entry to Company Life Assurance scheme*
• Automatic Entry to Company Income Protection scheme*
• Membership to Company Private Healthcare scheme*
• Full payment of CIfA professional institution fees
• Cycle to work and childcare voucher scheme*
• Paid sick leave *
• Training provided through placements, on the job development and internal and external formal training
• High quality personal protective equipment
• Subsistence payment of £15 per night away from home as well as free accommodation in self-catering or B&B, provided for away-based projects
• Payment of registration and test fee for CSCS cards, if not already obtained
• Access to company-wide profit share scheme *

* subject to scheme rules

To apply for this position send a covering letter and CV o careers@wardell-armstrong.com