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Why Should You Apply? We are a privately owned archaeological business, part of the RSK Group, a leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services. We provide heritage services to the development and construction sectors in UK and across the world. With four offices in England and one in Scotland, we offer our employees:
Unique knowledge and expertise. For more than 20 years, Headland has provided not only business-focused archaeology but also people-focused business. We are highly respected within our industry for our achievements in innovation, tailor-made development coaching and training, and our expertise in commercial archaeology.
Strong pioneering spirit. Our corporate culture is characterised by a healthy appetite for originality and development.
Stable company with excellent growth. Over the years, we have demonstrated steady, positive economic development and formed successful partnerships.
Good work environment. You will be surrounded by colleagues who are pleasant, professional, and enthusiastic about their work.
Opportunity to influence. You get to work in an open climate, close to decision makers and with the possibility of making a difference.
Part of RSK group. You will have further opportunities to become involved in nationally and internationally prominent projects with exciting prospects for career development. The group has c.6000 employees and c.105 environmentally lead companies.
The Role We are looking for candidates who are self driven with a positive outlook and good understanding of British Archaeology. You will be very experienced in running archaeological sites and capable of overseeing a number of field and post excavation projects at the same time. You will be a good team worker who can promote new ideas and new ways of working, and motivate your teams to deliver projects to programme and to budget.
The position will involve the management of field teams on large-scale infrastructure projects and assisting the project management team with the preparation of tenders and the running of office-based projects.
As a commercial company there is plenty of scope to utilise existing skills, discover new ones and develop your strengths. You will encounter numerous opportunities for personal development and promotion. With a proactive post-excavation department we are producing a growing number of monographs and other peer reviewed publications every year; our dedicated training team (CIfA accredited) will help support your projects and RSK provides a wealth of opportunity to broaden the range and nature of the experience enjoyed by our staff.
You must have the following essential criteria:
Proven experience in British commercial archaeology
Experience in having sole responsibility for archaeological projects of significant scale including planning logistics and co-ordinating sub-contractors.
Being able to support managers in their duties and assist with overseeing projects, producing paperwork and providing input to tenders
Experience and understanding of UK commercial archaeology and planning legislation
Full clean UK driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles
Willingness to travel and work on projects across the UK
Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject
A demonstrable portfolio of reports
Use of Microsoft Office packages
Ability to use own initiative to achieve targets
Valid CSCS card
A publication track-record, SSSTS/SMSTS and CIfA membership are desirable criteria.
Benefits we offer you:
Leadership and management training and workshops
SMSTS training where required
Constant H&S training
28 days annual leave, rising based on service length
Safe and secure archaeological toolstore with everything you need.
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