Assistant Archaeological Consultant/Archaeological Consultant

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We are seeking an Assistant Archaeological Consultant to join Atkins Heritage team of specialist consultants, supporting delivery of a wide range of heritage services nationally and internationally. You will be based in our Bristol, London, York, Glasgow or Birmingham offices to help deliver our increasing portfolio of archaeological projects across the UK and abroad.

Your purpose:

Job responsibilities would include:

1. Providing technical advice to a range of clients and internal teams on a diverse range of projects.
2. Preparing and contributing to EIA screening and environmental statements, heritage statements, desk-based assessments, written schemes of investigation and consent applications.
3. Assessing heritage constraints to inform and influence design development.
4. Supporting delivery of medium to large scale projects to ensure they are delivered on time and to budget.
5. Supporting management of archaeological fieldwork programmes and archaeological subcontractors.
6. Contributing to defining and developing the scope, programme, and design of heritage works, including delivery of archaeological mitigation and research strategies, and public archaeological outreach programmes.
7. Consultation and liaison with heritage stakeholders and client project teams as required.
8. Supporting the production of fee proposals and providing technical inputs on tenders.

What you can bring:

You will have a strong background in the historic environment, but with a focus on delivering archaeological fieldwork, with good commercial awareness and knowledge of the UK planning system would be welcomed. You will be expected to thrive in a dynamic and fast paced work environment, enjoy being part of multi-disciplinary teams and have a flexible team working approach. In this role, you would have the opportunity to work on projects of varying scale, for a diverse range of clients and in a variety of national and regional historic contexts. Whether large-scale master planning for development authorities, infrastructure for clients such as Thames Water, Network Rail and National Highways, or smaller bespoke pieces of work for heritage sector clients. The AtkinsRéalis Heritage team pride we on offering great opportunities to grow and develop. Working for AtkinsRéalis provides the opportunity for you to shape and direct archaeological strategies and research approaches on some of the most important archaeological sites in the UK, with the added opportunity to engage in the conservation, protection and celebration of both UK and international archaeological sites.

Qualifications:

Relevant Masters level, or higher qualification in archaeology or considerable experience in the commercial archaeological sector akin to this level of qualification.

Essential:

1. Strong background in archaeology and the historic environment, reporting, and project management.
2. Working knowledge of the planning process (including EIA) and relevant environmental / heritage legislation, policy and guidance.
3. Knowledge of what environmental impact assessments are and supporting programmes for large scale multi-discipline infrastructure projects.
4. Knowledge of the consenting process for listed buildings and scheduled monuments.
5. Robust knowledge of UK archaeology and the historic environment.
6. Willingness to work across the UK in client and AtkinsRéalis’ offices as fits project requirements; with the opportunity to work internationally.
7. Full, clean, UK driving licence.
8. Health and Safety awareness and experience of H&S on archaeological projects.

Desired:

1. Member of the Institute for Archaeologists at least at Associate level or above of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA).
2. Experience in a commercial consultancy environment.
3. Technical or specialist subject expert (i.e.: periods, themes, environmental or other field and post excavation specialisms and outreach).
4. Commercial skills and experience.
5. Good working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages and GIS.

You will be expected to demonstrate the following:

1. Strong technical knowledge and skills and Excellent report writing skills.
2. Good communication skills.
3. Capable of working under pressure with the ability to meet critical deadlines.
4. Innovation in approach to archaeological and heritage matters.
5. Willingness to learn and to mentor others.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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