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Pre-construct Archaeology

Project Officers

£34673

Pre-construct Archaeology, Radford Semele, Warwickshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 93ae9caeb9f44b1eae7d4f5473574be2

Full Job Description

  • Assisting in the management of projects

  • Supervision of a variety of sites, including large scale and infrastructure projects

  • Preparing written account of undertaken field work, including publications, journal articles etc.

  • Report checking, preparing WSIs, DBAs and RAMS

  • Regular liaison with clients and contractors

  • Health and safety responsibilities, Excavation and recording of archaeological features and deposits to a high quality

  • Supervision of small teams

  • Machine watching

  • Site survey

  • On site liaison with clients and contractors

  • Preparing written account of undertaken field work (grey literature reports), Excavation of archaeological features and deposits

  • Collection and labelling of artefacts

  • Writing context sheets for archaeological features and deposits, drawing plans and sections to scale, on site photography and basic survey using a GPS unit

  • Collection and processing of environmental samples

  • Post-excavation office work (occasionally required) including washing, marking and labelling finds, archiving site records

    Degree in Archaeology or related subject (e.g. History, Classics, Geology etc.)

  • Ability and willingness to work on site in all kinds of weather

  • Excellent oral and written English, basic maths skills are essential

  • Willingness to learn new skills

  • Good teamwork

  • Excellent punctuality and timekeeping

  • Attention to detail

  • Commitment to PCA's health and safety policies at all times

  • Eligible to live and work in the UK, Degree in Archaeology or related subject

  • Full clean UK driving license and willingness to drive company vehicles

  • Experience in GPS survey

  • At least five years of field work experience in the UK, including minimum two years of working in a supervisory role

  • Proven written account of undertaken projects (grey literature reports, desk-based assessments, publications etc.)

  • The successful candidates need to present a high level of self-motivation and discipline

  • Commitment to PCA's health and safety policies at all times, Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining excellent quality of work, mindfulness of project budget

  • Computer literacy (MS Office package, databases, knowledge of graphic programs such as Auto Cad, QGIS, Illustrator etc. will be advantageous)

  • Minimum two years of fieldwork experience in the UK

  • Experience in report writing is desirable but not essential

  • Experience in GPS surveying is desirable but not essential

  • Full clean UK driving license and willingness to drive company vehicles (if applying for a Supervisor), 3 months of commercial fieldwork experience from the UK

    Pre-Construct Archaeology is one of UK's largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country. We have been delivering professional heritage services for more than 30 years, working on some of the largest and most complex sites in Britain. As 2024 progresses, we are undertaking some very exciting projects in the Warwick area and beyond..

    PCA offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including a pay banding structure that allows for career progression. All successful candidates will undergo a probationary 3-month period, after which, given satisfactory performance, they will be offered a further contract, work permitting., Friendly and supportive work environment

  • 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3 days for Christmas, if employed over the Christmas period), rising on service length

  • £22.50 per night subsistence when working away from home and high-quality accommodation provided

  • High quality PPE and site welfare provision- the safety of our staff always comes first

  • Mental Health First Aiders

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Flexible working

  • Childcare vouchers, Christmas vouchers

  • H&S training relevant for your role will be provided and paid in full (CSCS, SSSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, CAT and Genny etc.)

  • Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (Cifa) subscriptions paid in full

  • Paid mileage if using own vehicle (subject to eligibility)

  • Annual appraisal and pay progression opportunities

  • Company pension scheme