Site Archaeologist

With our roots going back more than 50 years, Bin Omairah Holding is one of the oldest and fastest-growing Saudi-based conglomerates, offering a diversified portfolio of products and services including infrastructure solutions on D&B and EPC basis, development and co-investment in real estate and renewables, and manufacturing of renewable technologies.

As part of our continued growth and expansion locally and regionally, we are seeking talented professionals who can contribute to our vision and support the successful delivery of major infrastructure, construction, and development projects across the MENA region.

The Site Archaeologist will be responsible for providing archaeological support, monitoring, documentation, and field supervision throughout construction and development activities where archaeological or cultural heritage resources may be present.

The role will ensure that archaeological findings and heritage resources are appropriately identified, documented, protected, and managed in accordance with project requirements, applicable Saudi regulations, heritage authority requirements, and recognized archaeological standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with construction, engineering, environmental, HSE, and project teams to ensure that construction activities are undertaken responsibly while minimizing risks to archaeological and cultural heritage assets.

Department:
Project / Construction

Reports To:

Project Manager / Project Archaeology or Heritage Manager

Employment Type:

Permanent

Gender: Male / Female

• Conduct archaeological monitoring and field inspections during excavation, earthworks, grading, and other construction activities.
• Identify, assess, and document potential archaeological remains, artefacts, structures, features, and cultural heritage resources encountered on site.
• Undertake archaeological survey, excavation, test trenching, and recording where required by the project scope and approved archaeological methodology.
• Maintain accurate archaeological records, including context sheets, field notes, photographs, plans, sections, registers, and site documentation.
• Record and maintain archaeological stratigraphy and apply appropriate strati graphic recording and Harris Matrix principles where applicable.
• Supervise archaeological field activities and coordinate archaeological teams, subcontractors, and specialist personnel when required.
• Monitor construction activities and provide timely advice where works may affect known or potential archaeological resources.
• Coordinate with the Construction, Engineering, Environmental, HSE, and Survey teams to ensure archaeological requirements are incorporated into site activities.
• Support archaeological surveys and site mapping using GPS, total station, GIS, and other appropriate field technologies.
• Process, label, catalogue, and maintain records of recovered archaeological finds in accordance with approved procedures.
• Support the preparation of archaeological assessment reports, monitoring reports, excavation reports, and heritage documentation.
• Ensure archaeological records and databases are maintained accurately in both digital and physical formats.
• Support the implementation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs), Archaeological Management Plans, and Chance Find Procedures where applicable.
• Immediately report significant archaeological discoveries or potential heritage risks to the Project Manager and relevant heritage/environmental specialists.
• Ensure archaeological activities are carried out in accordance with applicable Saudi heritage requirements, project specifications, approved archaeological methodologies, and professional standards.
• Participate in site meetings, inspections, toolbox talks, and project coordination meetings where archaeological matters are relevant.
• Provide archaeological awareness and guidance to construction personnel to help prevent accidental damage to heritage resources.
• Maintain professional, accurate, and confidential records of archaeological discoveries and sensitive heritage information.
• Work effectively in remote, desert, coastal, and physically demanding site…