Lead Archaeologist

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Wardell Armstrong Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Archaeologist to support our Birmingham team and supervise fieldwork on projects of various scales. You will have experience in supervising work on site, comprehensive awareness of risk assessment, and delivering commercial archaeology.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise fieldwork on projects of all scales.
  • Support the team with writing reports and interpreting findings on site.
  • Contribute to larger-scale reporting and have a working understanding of Harris Matrix software.

Requirements:

  • Practical experience supervising work on site.
  • Comprehensive awareness of risk assessment and keeping the team safe on site.
  • Experience delivering commercial archaeology.
  • A degree in Archaeology or equivalent experience.
  • A driving license.

Desirable:

  • CIfA membership at PCIfA of ACIfA level.
  • SSSTS qualification.

Company Overview:

Wardell Armstrong LLP is a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy with offices throughout the UK. Our Archaeology and Heritage services team is based across 6 offices, and we have been providing expert archaeological and heritage services for over 25 years.

What We Offer:

  • Excellent subsistence package, travel allowance, and single-occupancy accommodation.
  • Membership of the firm's Group Personal Pension Plan with up to 5% employer contribution.
  • Payment of a relevant professional subscription.
  • 24 days annual leave per year.
  • Membership to the firm's Private Health Care Scheme.
  • Inclusion in the firm's Critical Illness Cover Policy.
  • Inclusion in the firm's Life Assurance Policy.
  • Mobile phone with an inclusive tariff.
  • Flexi-time working schedule.
  • Long service awards.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Travel loans.

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