Senior Archaeologist

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At Dalcour Maclaren, we’re key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision;

to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.

This role offers the unique opportunity to own and develop Dalcour Maclaren’s archaeological service in support of one of our largest water clients.

• A combination of both consultancy and fieldwork;
• Developing your client and project management skills;
• The opportunity to see projects through from design to delivery and post-excavation;
• Training in tendering, bid writing, logistics and compliance;
• Enhancing your skill‑set to become our go‑to expert in one of our Environment and Planning hubs as part of our multidisciplinary team.

• Work collaboratively within the Archaeology and Heritage Team and the wider Environmental Planning Team by providing advice and support to colleagues;
• Design and develop programmes for a variety of archaeological fieldwork projects across a wide range of business sectors through consultation and the production of WSI and Archaeological Mitigation Strategies;
• Complete reports such as Archaeological DBAs and fieldwork reports to a high standard;
• Source and commission archaeological fieldwork, geophysical and other archaeological and heritage surveys as required;
• Provide on‑site management of archaeological works as a Site Lead or Archaeological Clerk of Works, or where required, complete schemes of archaeological monitoring and recording;
• Consult with stakeholders, clients and contractors;
• Provide expert on‑site problem resolution;
• Undertake Post Excavation Assessment and Reporting;
• Manage project budgets and deadlines effectively.

• A proven understanding of UK commercial archaeology, planning legislation and the role of archaeological and heritage works within the planning process, as well as Permitted Development;
• Demonstrable practical experience in commercial archaeology (as a guide - 5 years’ experience), preferably on sites of various periods and types;
• Demonstrable experience of completing archaeological field work, including site set up, team organisation, completing works as per Project Designs (WSIs) and assessment report writing;
• Experience of a diverse range of evaluation and mitigation types, from small to medium sized projects;
• An ability to support managers in their duties and assist with overseeing projects, producing paperwork and providing input to tenders;
• Full clean UK Driving licence;
• Membership of CIfA, at Associate or Member level or ability to obtain;
• Good organisational & communication skills;
• Excellent team working skills but able to act on their own initiative;
• Working knowledge of MS Office; ESRI,/GIS;
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Annual bonus scheme;
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday;
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts);
• Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance;
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension;
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary);
• Free on‑site parking in non‑city centre offices;
• Cycle to work scheme;26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave;
• 2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave;
• BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers;
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service;
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service;
• Professional development – paid study leave;
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year);
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support;
• 2 x Company‑wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year.

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.