Project Manager

CFA is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to join our Milton Keynes team. The right candidate will play an integral part in the management and growth of our branch office, helping develop client and stakeholder relationships whilst guiding and managing teams to the required outcomes and commercial objectives. We are seeking an individual who can take the lead role and ensure effective communication between teams across a variety of project types.

We are looking for a motivated individual with a proven track record in project and people management. You will help to support staff with their development, enabling people to flourish and fulfil their potential to achieve and promote Company objectives and values. To thrive in this role, you will need to love variety, be able to work independently communicate well and be highly organised.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintaining and promoting effective working relationships and communication with both colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Apply a thorough knowledge and understanding of archaeological best practice to every area of your work, particularly in relation to British archaeology and the principles and processes relevant to archaeological investigations.
• Management of projects from procurement, tender and project design, through to management, completion, and reporting or publication, adhering at all times to strict timescales and budgets.
• Promote the highest standards of quality and health and safety amongst working practices.
• Assist in the management and development of staff, applying the Company’s Appraisal, Training and Performance Management procedures.

Benefits of working at CFA include:

• Competitive remuneration (above CIfA minima) with annual review.
• Overnight subsistence and travel costs paid (compliant with all current Govt and industry guidance).
• Weekend accommodation provided where applicable.
• Basic 28 days annual leave (including public holidays), rising with continuous service.
• Generous weekend working compensation when required.
• ‘Time off in Lieu’ for overtime including travel time.
• Generous company sick pay, after qualifying period, and occupational health support.
• Paid for / supplied fully compliant PPE etc.
• Employer contribution to auto-enrolment pension scheme of 6%.
• Profit distribution scheme.
• CIfA membership subscriptions paid in full.
• Performance Reviews and CPD supported via appraisals and personal access to HR portal.
• Professional training, including H&S, Skills & Technical, GDPR, First Aid.
• Relocation support where applicable.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Please apply via email to careers@cfa-arch.co.uk quoting reference ‘Project Manager PMK0822' in the subject line no later than close of business on 30 September 2022. Immediate starts are available. Only completed applications containing a cover note and CV will be accepted. Interviews start immediately.

CFA follows all GDPR regulations when handling personal data. All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. CFA endorses hybrid working by agreement and follows appropriate Government and Industry guidance on COVID-19 safe systems of work. CFA Archaeology follows a policy of equal opportunities for employment, training, and other conditions of service. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of identity and right to work in the UK will be required prior to commencing employment.