Archaeologists; Project to Supervisor Level – Nationwide

With continual growth, and future expansion, Cura Terrae Land and Nature, formerly Ecus, are looking for suitable candidates to join the existing Archaeology teams in our Basingstoke, Barnard Castle and Sheffield offices. We are hiring multiple positions, with a mixture of permanent and six month FTC contract opportunities.

We are seeking individuals who want to learn new skills and take on a wide range of projects and tasks. In the first instance, we are looking to recruit for busy autumn and winter months on projects. Following the award of future projects there may be opportunities for contract extensions, with Cura Terrae Land and Nature employees gaining a range of both office and site-based skills in archaeology and our other environmental disciplines.

We are actively looking for project archaeologists and supervisors, and individuals looking for a new challenge or greater responsibility, including those with experience in geophysical survey and enthusiasm for such work. We are happy to hear from candidates with a range of experience and welcome applications from early in their career or with working experience.

With a generous healthcare scheme, £500 refer a friend scheme, a starting point of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 100% payment of professional membership fees, our employee benefits are among the best in the industry.

• Provide support to the project lead in the delivery of archaeological projects to professional standards.
• Under direction and supervision, complete allocated project tasksi.e. hand excavation of archaeological features,within agreed scopes and timescales.
• Work safely in accordance with Company Health & Safety requirements and report any health and safety concerns to the project lead.
• Ensure you fully understand the work required and desired outcomes through communication with the project lead.
• Be competent in any or all the following: basic excavation, field survey, post-excavation skills, all with supervision and ongoing skills training and/or experience.
• Improve and develop skillsets and expertise, engaging with guidance and training as appropriate and required.
• Maintain personal and professional development and training to ensure professional currency and meet the changing demands of the job.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Company policies and procedures, and is legally compliant.
• Accurately report all time spend on tasks in the specified timeframe.
• Represent the Company in a professional and positive manner.
• Work at distance from designated office (away work) as required.
• Carry out all and any other such duties including geophysical surveys, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility for this role.
• Maintain a full UK driving licence.(preferred but not essential)
• Contribute to and support positive morale within teams.
• Maintain accreditation at Practitioner level or above in the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (PCIfA).(preferred but not essential)
• Willingness to work as instructed indifferentpractice areas across the business.
• Ensure all archaeological project work performed meets professional standards in accordance with Company policies and procedures, and is legally compliant.
• Maintain proficiency in any or all the following: excavation, field survey, post-excavation skills.
• Work safely in accordance with Company Health & Safety requirements and report any health and safety concerns to the project lead.
• Be able to work independently with instruction and direction from a project lead, and be responsible for day-to-day running of site works while supervising small teams.
• Mentor trainees and less-experienced Graduate Trainees and Project Archaeologists in accordance with a Early Careers Training Programme.
• Proactively manage your work, and that of assigned staff, to ensure tasks you are responsible for are delivered in accordance with agreed scopes and timescales.
• Carry out post-excavation duties under direction to scope, time and budget. With support and guidance, be capable of competent reporting skills, including pre-commencement documents.
• Be capable and willing to transport teams using company pool and hired vehicles to work sites.
• Accurately report all time and resource spend on tasks in the specified timeframe and format.
• Represent the Company to clients, local authority representatives, the public and other stakeholders in a professional and positive manner.
• Work at distance from designated office (away work) as required.
• Maintain personal and professional development and training to ensure professional currency and meet the changing demands of the role.
• Carry out all and any other such duties, including geophysical surveys, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
• Contribute to and support positive morale within teams.
• Maintain a full driving…