Senior/Principal Consultant Archaeologist

 Role:  Senior/Principal Archaeology Consultant with expertise in the preparation of technical documents supporting clients in addressing heritage constraints. The appointee will have a thorough understanding of the legislative and planning policy framework within which commercial archaeology is undertaken in the UK. Applicants should have significant and demonstrable experience of preparing archaeological desk-based assessments, environmental impact assessments and written schemes of investigation.

Candidates will be able to work autonomously, have experience of liaising with clients, negotiating with statutory consultees, assessing impacts on the historic environment, directly managing archaeological projects or archaeological sub-contractors and offering technical advice. You will work on projects and with colleagues from across Orion. Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare fee proposals and complete work for technical review; undertake technical review of colleagues’ key outputs; baseline data collection (from archives, site walk-over survey etc); prepare technical documents (risk appraisals, DBA, WSI, EIA chapters)
• Manage project finances - setting up tenders, projects, managing work in progress and issuing invoices; manage work across multiple projects
• Brief or manage other staff to assist in delivering your duties; supervise junior colleagues
• Identify and exploit commercial opportunities, supporting sales efforts; develop client relationships; liaise with clients, consultees and manage contractors

You must have the following essential criteria:

• A sound understanding of the policy and legislative context for UK archaeology
• Be able to relate research themes in British archaeology to projects
• A degree in archaeology or related subject
• Experience of preparing DBAs
• Full driving licence
• A thorough understanding of the health and safety requirements relevant to the role
• Good organisational & communication skills; willingness to develop your people skills

Desirable criteria:

• CIfA membership at ACIfA level or above
• 5+ years of experience in archaeological consultancy/project management in the UK
• Substantial knowledge of a GIS package is desirable
• An understanding of assessing development impacts on the settings of heritage assets

We have offices in Brighton, Worcester and Manchester but staff are based around the UK and work from home or the offices as desired. We offer flexible working and the chance to join a friendly team of experienced professionals with top quality work and household name clients.

No Postal Applications please