Project Archaeologist

Job title:

Project Archaeologist

Company

RSK Group

Job description

ADAS, part of the RSK Group are looking to appoint a Project Archaeologist based out their Bristol office and with regular travel to various sites when required. This role is a full time, permanent appointment.ADAS is a growing business within the RSK Group, which is one of Europe’s leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancies and our Archaeology and Historic Building business comprises a highly skilled team focused on providing historic environment advice and consultancy throughout the planning process from pre-land acquisition to the discharge of planning conditions.Requirements:

• Previous professional experience working in commercial archaeological fieldwork.
• Proven high ability in archaeological recording techniques and accurate record keeping.
• Experience in preparation of Health and Safety site documentation, WSIs and grey literature mitigation reports.
• Proven ability of archaeological supervision of plant.
• Ability to carry out manual work in an outdoor environment in all weathers.
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of DGPS surveying techniques
• PCIfA accreditation or higher grade with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
• Safety accreditation (e.g. CAT and Genny Training; SSSTS; off-road driving).

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out archaeological watching briefs and monitoring of ground investigation works, trial trenching evaluations and strip, map and sample excavations to a high standard.
• Assisting with geoarchaeological fieldwork under the supervision of our geoarchaeologist.
• Producing Written Schemes of Investigations (WSIs), archaeological fieldwork reports and project archives for small-scale projects in accordance with relevant legislation, planning policy and CIfA Standards and guidance.
• To ensure that health, safety and wellbeing methodologies, documentation and policies are prepared, understood and followed by the on-site archaeological team on site to ensure a safe working environment.
• Working with the in-house archaeological consultants and other staff on site to producing Risk Assessments and site audits.
• Ensuring that work is completed to the required legislative standard, delivered on time, meets project profit targets, and is delivered to the Client’s satisfaction and of a high archaeological standard.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary dependent on relevant experience and in line with CIfA salary recommendations.
• Pension contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flexible benefits.

RSK is an equal opportunities employer.More detailed job description attached.#ADAS #ProjectArchaeologist #ArchaeologyjobsRSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.Working alongside landowners, farmers, and growers since 1946, we have been providing ideas, specialist knowledge, and solutions to secure our food and enhance the environment for over 75 years.Our aim is to help address the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations working in food production and the natural environment, and we continue to thrive by attracting innovative thinkers into our workforce.We currently have over 400 employees delivering solutions in 60 specialist subjects, making us the UK’s largest independent provider of agricultural and environmental consultancy, rural development services, research and development, and policy advice. Whether you want to work on national or international projects, we can provide a varied career in a wide array of industries and public sector services.ADAS is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.” Today, RSK Group consists of over 120 businesses and employs over 7,000 specialists. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.

Expected salary

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:22:19 GMT

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