Remote Principal Archaeologist

Principal Archaeologist – Heritage Team

Principal Archaeologist in our growing Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh and Leeds offices, with a flexible hybrid working model.

We are looking for an experienced professional archaeologist to support the delivery of development projects across a range of sectors, including renewables, defence, water and significant infrastructure projects.

• Prepare and deliver Cultural Heritage Desk-based Assessments, Heritage Statements, ES Chapters and other planning application documents to a high standard.
• Provide experience and support within a heritage consultancy environment.
• Apply sound knowledge of the UK planning system and British archaeology to deliver the archaeological planning process, including field evaluation and mitigation design.
• Produce bids using internal systems and operations.
• Lead or provide collaborative support for the delivery of DCO projects from initiation to post-consent mitigation, including support through examination.
• Arrange and chair statutory consultation meetings.
• Conduct regular formal quality assurance of reporting such as desk-based assessments and Environmental Statements.
• Provide mentoring support and task‑specific training for graduate and consultant grade staff.
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Work closely with clients, colleagues and other discipline leads to provide optimum project delivery.
• Contribute innovative ideas to enhance the Heritage team’s offering.
• Lead training workshops for other team members.
• Lead and develop sectors of interest and establish expertise working parties.

• Relevant first degree and/or post‑graduate qualification in archaeology.
• Appropriate level of membership of the Chartered Institute of Archaeologists (CIfA) or equivalent.
• Technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

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