Project Archaeologist

About The Role Project Archaeologist

Salary: £27,250+ Benefits

Location:

Basingstoke

Type:
Fixed term contract with potential to extend

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 office.

We are seeking motivated individuals eager to learn new skills and tackle a diverse range of projects. Initially, we are recruiting to support a busy upcoming summer and autumn schedule. 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 who are 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 tasks i.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.

You’ll join a forward-thinking environmental organisation where archaeology is part of a wider mission to deliver sustainable, evidence-led solutions for the natural and historic environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working options
• Career development, mentoring, and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Access to modern tools, equipment, and resources
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, nature-positive projects

Cura Terrae is a Great Place to Work® certified environmental services group. We are committed to delivering high-quality environmental solutions while fostering a workplace built on teamwork, inclusivity, professionalism, and wellbeing. We actively support the development of our people and provide opportunities to grow across a diverse range of environmental disciplines.