Project Officers Fieldwork (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?

With experience in directing across a variety of archaeological projects, you’ll be responsible for leading archaeological teams developing on-site strategies. Enthusiastic and used to applying your knowledge and experience to help developing and implementing site excavation strategies, ensuring sites are recorded and excavated to the highest quality.

You’ll have a good understanding of health safety and wellbeing policies and a firm commitment to ensuring safe working conditions and practices. Comfortable building collaborative relationships with colleagues and contractors, in this role you’ll be responsible for successfully leading and motivating teams to produce high-quality work, to set deadlines.
Main responsibilities will include:

• Leading teams to produce high-quality of work.
• Planning site excavation strategies to meet deadlines.
• Supervising plant
• Making sure that health, safety and wellbeing methodologies and policies are understood, communicated and followed on site.
• Working closely with sub-contractors and Principal Contractors and SPOs, when required.
• Monitoring initial site data quality to ensure accuracy.

Whether you are looking for a new challenge or opportunity to take the next step in your career, this role offers significant opportunities to hone your skills and develop yourself too.

Essential certification 

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

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 3 June 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.