Supervisors; Geophysics

Salary: from £28,801.50 – £30,248.89 (depending on experience) + generous benefits package

Hours: Full time, 37.5h/week

Locations: Based at Yorkshire & North office, Cleckheaton or Boxworth, Cambridgeshire although travel nationwide will be required

Contract Type: 6 month fixed-term contract with a view to extension

Closing Date: Jan 16th 2026.

Due to a large volume of work the geophysical survey team at Headland are looking to recruit additional experienced staff to compliement our team.

Do you ever wonder how archaeological sites are located and identified in the first place? Do you want to be at the forefront of the development of geophysical survey techniques in the commercial field you want to join a large team with a range of experience working on nationally important and interesting projects throughout the United Kingdom and the EU?

If so and have what it takes, are keen to develop and expand your knowledge and skills in archaeological geophysics, we have an excellent training programme where you will be part of a team who delivers high quality geophysical surveys to a range of clients.

The post also offers you structured mandatory training to either develop you or enhance your existing skills using the latest equipment and technology.

We are a privately owned archaeological business, part of the RSK Group
, a leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services. We provide heritage services to the development and construction sectors in UK and across the world. With four offices in England and one in Scotland, we offer our employees:

• Unique knowledge and expertise. For more than 27 years, Headland has provided not only business-focused archaeology but also people-focused business. We are highly respected within our industry for our achievements in innovation, tailor-made development coaching and training, and our expertise in commercial archaeology.
• Strong pioneering spirit. Our corporate culture is characterised by a healthy appetite for originality and development.
• Stable company with excellent growth. Over the years, we have demonstrated steady, positive economic development and formed successful partnerships.
• Good work environment. You will be surrounded by colleagues who are pleasant, professional, and enthusiastic about their work.
• Opportunity to influence. You get to work in an open climate, close to decision makers and with the possibility of making a difference.
• Part of RSK group. You will have further opportunities to become involved in nationally and internationally prominent projects with exciting prospects for career development. The group has c.15000 employees and c.230 environmentally lead companies.

Headland are looking to recruit career-minded geophysical supervisors with a view to building our team. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive and growing company, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality archaeological work, which is engaged with a constant stream of exciting archaeological projects. You will be based in our offices in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire or in Boxworth, Cambridgeshire.

The Supervisor’s role involves working as the lead geophysicist on small to medium sized projects. The post will involve the survey of sites, using a range of geophysical techniques but primarily magnetometry, of all sizes across the United Kingdom. We aim to provide regular office time for supervisors where you will contribute to the interpretation and report production of sites. As part of the geophysics team you will get involved in large and exciting projects across all parts of the United Kingdom and the EU.

Working away and travelling to new places is a normal part of this role; therefore, willingness to travel is essential.

• Magnetometry
• Earth Resistance
• Low Frequency Electromagnetics
• Ground Penetrating Radar

The nature of the surveys varies from small scale projects which may be completed in a day or two to major infrastructure projects which may take several weeks. Virtually all the surveys will involve working away from your office base and travelling to new places is a normal part of…