assistant project manager

About The Role
Assistant Project Manager, Winchester
PCA is one of UK's largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country. We have been delivering professional heritage services for 30 years. We are delighted to announce the opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary team of specialists, as we head towards the end of 2025 with a range of exciting projects.

About The Job
Location
: PCA Office, Winchester

Working week
: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, usually 8:30am – 5:00pm (this includes an unpaid 45-minute meal break, provided on Monday to Friday, and a tea break of 15 minutes, the timing of which is to be agreed with your Line/Project Manager and taken on a flexible basis to suit the Company's operational needs.

Salary range:
From £41,419.17 per annum, depending on experience

The Role
PCA Winchester is looking for an assistant project manager who can take on all aspects of running archaeological projects in the commercial sector in a timely and cost-efficient manner. The suitable candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, paying attention to detail. Previous experience working in project management is preferable, as well as experience with building and maintaining good relationships with clients, consultants and curators. This role will suit a candidate who has experience of planning, implementing and overseeing archaeological projects, taking into account the health, safety and welfare of all involved.

Essential

• A degree in Archaeology or a related subject
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety procedures, accreditation and documentation
• Experience of tendering and managing archaeological projects
• Experience of producing Written Schemes of Investigation suitable for varied archaeological environments
• Experience of managing post-site reporting, specialists and graphics including for assessment and publication
• Experience in overseeing a team and working with our Project Officers, Supervisors and site staff
• Ability to plan for and meet deadlines in an efficient manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent timekeeping standards

Preferable

• Experience in the regular reporting of project budgets
• Experience of using project management software
• Clean UK driving license

Employee Benefits

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3 days for Christmas, if employed over the Christmas period), rising on service length
• £22.50 per night subsistence when working away from home (and high-quality accommodation provided)
• High quality PPE and site welfare provision– the safety of our staff always comes first
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working, TOIL, possibility of work from home if eligible
• Christmas vouchers
• H&S training relevant for your role will be provided and paid in full (SMSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, CAT and Genny etc.)
• Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) subscriptions paid in full
• Paid mileage if using own vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• Annual appraisal and progression opportunity
• Company pension scheme

PCA is committed to a comprehensive equal opportunities policy in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. All applicants with the relevant qualifications and experience are welcome to apply for this opportunity. Please be advised that you must hold the right to work and live in the UK in order to apply for this job.

Please be advised we are expecting a high volume of applications and therefore cannot commit to responding to all emails. In accordance with our GDPR policy, we will not keep unsuccessful applicants' details or CVs on our system, unless you expressly request that we do.

To apply please email your CV and covering letter to Ruta Jatkonyte, HR Assistant: -

If successful you will be asked to attend an interview at our office in our Winchester offices. For more information about PCA, please visit

Closing Date for Applications: 12/12/2025
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