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The Cultural Heritage and Archaeology team is one of the largest heritage consultancies in the country. It works across the UK and Ireland and covers all aspects of the historic environment (archaeology, built heritage, setting, and design) throughout the full lifecycle of projects. We provide our clients with expert advice on an ever-increasing portfolio of heritage-related enquiries that address the management of change in our historic environment.
We work on high-profile and large-scale infrastructure projects in the UK, Ireland, and further afield as part of a multi-disciplinary team and aim to deliver high-quality work while contributing to innovative approaches and challenges within the heritage sector.
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You will be responsible for the management and delivery of archaeology projects in the northern half of the country, principally fieldwork projects. The role is key to our heritage team's development and will require a combination of high-level technical expertise and knowledge of archaeology and heritage with commercial and business acumen.
You will be expected to lead fieldwork projects from planning and other consent applications and deliver bespoke archaeological strategies and works for developments and infrastructure. Much of your work will need to be able to withstand the test of public inquiry. Preferably, you will have a specialism, skill, or area of knowledge that contributes to the development of the team and our wider business. You will have a strong awareness of Health and Safety and risk management, in particular on fieldwork projects.
Responsibilities
* Monitoring and assuring the work of one of our WSP-approved fieldwork subcontractors, both on-site and in the technical review of deliverables, including RAMS.
* Preparing competitive tenders and designing the scope and methodology for archaeological fieldwork in accordance with WSP Health and Safety protocols and requirements.
* Producing or contributing to archaeological desk-based assessments.
* Undertaking stakeholder, curator, and client liaison.
* Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management (project, financial, and staff management).
* Robust knowledge of Ireland archaeology and history and full knowledge of the planning process and relevant environmental/heritage legislation and guidance in Ireland.
* Experience in most or all of the following areas: heritage and planning, master planning, heritage conservation, heritage-led regeneration, recreation and tourism, heritage sustainability master planning, placemaking, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and business development.
* Excellent writing skills, and are a good communicator and team player.
* A highly motivated, conscientious, and efficient approach to work, and are able to meet deadlines and budget within a busy consultancy environment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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