via indeed · 29 May 2026 ·8 days ago

Senior Archaeological Consultant

Hardgate Consulting
York Full-time Remote
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Senior Archaeological Consultant

York

£34\-38k

Working with a fresh and exciting, environment led, multi\-disciplinary planning and design consultancy, we have an opening for a Senior Archaeological Consultant to join and contribute to a successful and established team of historic environment professionals. We are seeking a Senior Archaeological Consultant to join the team, supporting the delivery of a wide range of heritage services and archaeological projects nationally.

The team and company have an excellent culture of collaboration across disciplines with a very supportive and developmental management.

Job responsibilities could include\-

· Providing technical advice to a range of clients and internal teams on a diverse range of projects.

· Preparing and contributing to EIA screening and environmental statements, heritage statements, desk\-based assessments, written schemes of investigation and consent applications.

· Assessing heritage constraints to inform and influence design development.

· Delivery of medium to large scale projects to ensure they are delivered on time and to budget.

· Management and QA of archaeological fieldwork programmes and archaeological subcontractors, including supporting and delivering the role of Archaeological Clerk of Works on major infrastructure projects.

· 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.

· Consultation and liaison with heritage stakeholders and client project teams as required.

· Production of fee proposals and providing technical inputs on tenders.

What you might bring;

· You will have a strong background in the knowledge of the UK's historic environment, with a focus on delivering archaeological fieldwork, with good commercial awareness and knowledge of the UK planning system.

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

· Working knowledge of the planning process (including EIA) and relevant environmental / heritage legislation, policy and guidance.

· Knowledge of the consenting process for listed buildings and scheduled monuments.

· Full, clean, UK driving license and Health and Safety awareness and experience of H\&S on archaeological projects.

· Experience in a commercial consultancy environment.

· Capable of working under pressure with the ability to meet critical deadlines and innovation in approach to archaeological and heritage matters;

· Technical or specialist subject expert (i.e.: periods, themes, environmental or other field and post excavation specialisms and outreach).

To discuss further call Steve Halliday or apply on here.

Pay: £34,000\.00\-£38,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Company pension

  • Private medical insurance

  • Work from home
Work Location: In person

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