Fieldwork Supervisors (multiple roles)

Why join us?

Bringing together leading minds and practitioners in the sector, Wessex Archaeology a trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity. From our network of international offices, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver sustainable solutions to manage the historic environment - above ground, below ground and underwater. We are committed to our social impact. This means using the knowledge and connections we make through our commercial activities as a catalyst to engage the communities in which we work.

Join us and you’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to shaping a better future for our staff, the sector and the world. As well as having knowledgeable and dedicated colleagues, you’ll have a chance to be part of a large-scale infrastructure project in the south of England an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge, and experience working on a complex and high-profile archaeological programme. 

The role – what’s involved?

Are you confident supervising teams excavating and recording archaeological features and deposits and taking an active role in excavation and recording? This is a chance to apply your archaeological knowledge and experience gained supervising evaluations and excavations on a significant infrastructure project that could be a career highlight. Enthusiastic and with a keen interest in British Archaeology, especially the late prehistoric period, you’ll have excellent excavation skills and be confident machine watching and undertaking site GPS surveys. A key part of the role will be motivating others, ensuring work is of a high quality and you’ll be confident creating positive collaborative working relationships with colleagues across the programme team.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Supervising teams to deliver projects on a variety of archaeological sites.
• Excavation and recording of features and deposits
• Working closely with Sub-contractors and Principal Contractors.
• Making sure that health, safety and wellbeing methodologies and policies are followed on site.  
• Supervising plant
• Motivating and leading site teams to develop skills
• help Deliver site strategies.  
• Monitor initial site data.  
• Ensuring work is completed to deadline and of a high standard.

Essential certification 

• Full clean drivers' licence and willingness to drive company vehicles.
• SMSTS or SSSTS

What can you look forward to?

Our focus is on creating a collaborative culture where people can thrive, develop and where safety and wellbeing come first. From anonymising candidate data in our recruitment process to continuous improvements in our benefits, we’re committed to creating a safe, fair, and inclusive working environment.

We offer:

Full details of our benefits package are available on our website.

How to apply  

Interested in working with us? For all the details about how to apply visit Vacancies | Wessex Archaeology. Email your completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to  wa.applications@wessexarch.co.uk.

Closing date for applicants is 28^th April 2024, immediate appointments will be available, so prompt application is recommended.

All applications will be acknowledged, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. If you have questions about the role, then please contact wa.applications@wessexarch.co.uk

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to be supportive in our recruitment and employment practices. Please let us know if you need any special arrangements or adjustments in the application or interview process. Successful candidates must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK by the start of their employment.