Principal Archaeologist
Dalcour Maclaren is an innovative and highly dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy working on a huge range of exciting and diverse projects for a growing client base within Utilities and Infrastructure – think HS2, Offshore wind farms and Nuclear Energy! We are immensely proud to be working on some of the largest infrastructure projects taking place across the UK (and beyond!) which are instrumental in shaping the future of our planet. If you want to play your part in helping the earth become more sustainable, and to reach NetZero by 2050, you would be making the right choice by joining the team here at Dalcour Maclaren.
As a Principal Archaeologist you will:
- Work collaboratively within the Archaeology and Heritage Team and the wider Environmental Planning Team by providing advice and support to colleagues
- Undertake Archaeological DBAs, Heritage Statements and EIA chapters to a high standard
- Design and develop programmes for a variety of archaeological fieldwork projects across a wide range of business sectors through consultation and the production of WSI and Archaeological Mitigation Strategies
- Source and commission archaeological fieldwork, geophysical and other archaeological and heritage surveys
- Provide on-site management of archaeological works as a Project Officer or Archaeological Clerk of Works
- Manage consultations with stakeholders, clients and contractors;
- Provide expert on-site problem resolution
- Undertake Post Excavation Assessment and Reporting
- Supervise and mentor junior member so the team
- Manage project budgets and deadlines effectively
The successful candidate will have:
- An understanding of UK commercial archaeology, planning legislation and the role of archaeological and heritage works within the planning process, as well as Permitted Development
- Demonstrable practical experience in commercial archaeology (as a guide – 5 years’ experience), preferably on sites of various periods and types
- Demonstrable experience of completing archaeological field work, including site set up, team organisation, completing works as per WSIs and assessment report writing
- Experience of a diverse range of evaluation and mitigation types, from small to medium sized projects
- An ability to support managers in their duties and assist with overseeing projects, producing paperwork and providing input to tenders
- Full clean UK Driving licence
- Up to date CSCS card (Academically Qualified Person or Professionally Qualified Person)
- Membership of CIfA, at Associate or Member level
- Good organisational & communication skills
- Excellent team working skills but able to act on their own initiative
- Working knowledge of MS Office; ESRI,/GIS
- Excellent verbal and written skills
Why Dalcour Maclaren? What makes us different?!
Really and truly, it’s our people and our culture. We are ‘One Team’, and this is the lifeblood of our organisation. We champion new ideas and are fully committed to Corporate Social Responsibility, and our Diversity & Inclusion. Our winning formula for success is investing in the fantastic people within our team to deliver an unparalleled and unique service to our clients. If you are looking to work for a growing organisation who are not afraid to be brave, bold, and push the boundaries to challenge the ‘norm’, then a career with DM should be the one for you!
Benefits:
- Annual performance bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
- Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
- Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance
- Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
- Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
- Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
- Cycle to work scheme
- 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
- 2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
- BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service
- Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service
- Professional development – paid study leave
- Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
- 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year
Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.
