Atkins, member of SNC Lavalin is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas.
We are looking for a Senior or Principal Archaeological Consultant to join our expanding team in Bristol, to help deliver and grow our projects in the southwest of England. The role is ideal for someone who has strong technical archaeological capabilities including the management of archaeological fieldwork.
The successful applicant will be joining a team of heritage specialists that include heritage managers, archaeologists and buildings archaeologists who provide expert advice and planning services to clients throughout the world. We work on highly sensitive and high-profile projects including large-scale infrastructure programmes in the UK, high quality urban regeneration and development, and World Heritage Sites in the Middle East; and we have a growing reputation for innovation and engagement, particularly on large infrastructure programmes.
Job responsibilities:
- Providing expert advice to a range of clients and internal teams on a diverse range of projects;
- Overseeing, preparing and contributing to environmental statements, heritage statements, desk-based assessments, written schemes of investigation, and consent applications;
- Management of medium to large scale projects to ensure they are delivered on time and budget;
- Design, negotiation, management and delivery of archaeological fieldwork strategies;
- Contribution of key technical expertise and knowledge to the team in order to maintain and improve the quality of our work and the expertise of our people;
- Key member of heritage technical excellence plan strategy and delivery - engaging new clients, products and business strands;
- Acting as technical lead and managing project teams;
- Management of sub-consultants and archaeological contractors;
- Technical reviewer role with a focus on archaeology; and
- Sourcing new opportunities and providing technical contribution to tenders.
Experience and skills requirements
Expected:
- Relevant Masters level or higher qualification in archaeology or heritage management or considerable experience akin to this level of qualification
- Full Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists;
- Strong background in archaeological fieldwork, reporting, management and monitoring;
- Good working knowledge of the planning process (including EIA) and relevant environmental / heritage legislation and guidance;
- Experience of delivering environmental impact assessments and supporting programmes for complex large infrastructure and / or major development schemes;
- Robust knowledge of UK archaeology and history;
- Willingness to work across the UK in client and Atkins’ offices as fits project requirements;
- Experience in a commercial consultancy environment;
- Full, clean, UK driving licence;
- Line management skills and experience; and
- Operational management / business management experience.
Preferred:
- Technical or specialist subject expert with a focus in archaeology.
- Good experience of working on projects which involve palaeography/palaeoenvironmental assessment; and
- Good working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages and GIS;
- CSCS accreditation; and
- Experience of delivering expert witness at Public Inquiry.
The Individual
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- Strong technical knowledge and skills;
- Excellent report writing skills;
- Good communication skills;
- Capable of working under pressure with the ability to meet critical deadlines;
- Innovation in approach to archaeological and heritage matters;
- Good knowledge of commercial aspects, such as contracts, pricing, risk management, change control and bid / project management review processes;
- Proven experience in successful resource and line management; and
- Willingness to learn and develop and to mentor others.
If you enjoy working on a diverse range of projects and being part of a multi-disciplinary team within a large organisation, then we would be interested to hear from you.
Training
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you perform to the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving Chartership via relevant institutions.
Rewards and Benefits
Atkins offers a range of benefits through the ‘My Rewards’ packages, which can be selected annually. Please refer to our website for details of our full benefits package
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.
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.
ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
