Archaeological Clerk of Works

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future. 

We are looking to recruit ACoWs to meet demand from infrastructure clients to support their projects. We would particularly welcome applicants local to our Bury St Edmunds office, but successful candidates can be based at any of the Dalcour Maclaren offices around the UK so long as you are willing to travel. The role could be part time or full time, but will involve working away from home.

As an Archaeological Clerk of Works you will:

• Work collaboratively within the Archaeology and Built Heritage Team and the wider Environment & Planning Division by providing technical advice to clients and colleagues

• Attend site to support clients in the management of archaeological field work

• Monitor the progress and quality of archaeological field work being undertaken

• Check for compliance with written schemes of investigation and other project documentation

• Identify archaeological risks to clients

• Recommend measures to clients to manage archaeological risks

• Maintain excellent written records and prepare reports on progress, quality and risks

• Track, report and seek agreement for any changes to scope

• Represent the client in meetings with curators, archaeological contractors and construction teams

• Act as a sounding board for client proposals in relation to archaeological matters

• Undertake watching brief work for short periods of time as required to support a client

• Work to defined budgets and timetables

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of undertaking commercial archaeological field work in the UK (minimum of 5 years), to have included the supervision of site staff
• Experience of preparing and completing work to the specification set out in a written scheme of investigation
• An inquisitive approach to archaeological work, with an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking
• Have excellent communication skills with an ability to explain project requirements clearly and precisely, both written and verbally
• An understanding of the drivers of UK commercial archaeology, specifically the primary legislation, policies and guidance pertaining to the historic environment
• Good organisational & communication skills including excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent team working skills but able to act on their own initiative
• Working knowledge of MS Office and a GIS package
• Full clean UK Driving licence is essential
• Membership of CIfA, at Practitioner or Associate level (or IHBC) is desirable

Benefits:

• Annual 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)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 4 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.