WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Archaeologist Resident

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Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Be a qualified archaeologist.
Hold a third-level qualification in Archaeology at Level 8 (NFQ) and have ten years of relevant post-graduate experience; candidates with a Level 9 (NFQ) qualification may qualify with five years of relevant post-graduate experience.
Have experience working on an Archaeological Code of Practice project at a senior level, such as Site Director, Senior Archaeologist, Contractor’s Consultant Archaeologist, or Project Archaeologist.
Have fulfilled the duties of a Project Archaeologist under a Code of Practice agreed with the Department, or demonstrate similar experience on another project.
Have proven ability to manage archaeological excavation and post-excavation work and handle archaeological investigations on large-scale developments.
Be familiar with typical archaeology encountered in urban and rural environments in Ireland.
Have experience preparing archaeological licence applications and associated method statements for complex archaeological projects.
Have experience undertaking archaeological heritage impact assessments.
Have detailed knowledge of relevant archaeology and heritage legislation and its implications for managing archaeology on TII projects.
Currently hold and maintain a full driving licence.
Have access to a vehicle for site inspections and visits.

Responsibilities

Support the TII-assigned Project Archaeologist for Light Rail projects in performing their duties.
Supervise, coordinate, and maintain records for Light Rail projects, including MetroLink, on site.
Review draft method statements, progress reports, excavation reports, architectural heritage reports, and cultural heritage reports.
Review curricula vitae of proposed consultant or contractor staff changes and ensure compliance with archaeological requirements.
Maintain a comprehensive diary constituting a detailed work history of archaeological services and significant incidents or occurrences on site and during post-excavation.
Ensure detailed reports, diaries, records in hard and electronic copies, and photographic records relating to all aspects of work progress are maintained and available for inspection by authorized personnel.
Ensure all day-work records and variations from specification are approved and documented before execution.
Record information relating to delays, industrial disputes, adverse physical conditions, and disputes with subcontractors and landowners.
Attend regular site meetings with other necessary site supervisory staff and ensure proceedings are minuted for circulation to relevant personnel.
Keep other site supervisory staff informed about matters that may influence their work.
Assist with administering the various archaeological services contracts.

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A little more about your role…

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.

Role - The Resident Archaeologist shall be based in designated MetroLink offices and will have to attend to site works (including weekend and night works on occasion) in the Dublin region. The successful candidate is required to work five days per week.

The key areas of responsibility for this role are:

To support the TII assigned Project Archaeologist for Light Rail projects in the performance of their duties.
On-site supervision, coordination, record keeping of Light Rail Projects including MetroLink
Reviewing draft method statements, progress reports, excavation reports, architectural heritage reports, cultural heritage reports etc.
To review curriculum vitae of proposed consultant / contractor staff changes and ensure compliance with archaeological requirements.
Keep a comprehensive diary constituting a detailed work history of archaeological services and significant incidents/occurrences on site and during post-excavation.
Ensure that detailed reports, diaries, and records (hard and soft copies), including photographic records, in relation to all aspects of progress of the works are kept and available for inspection by authorised personnel.
Ensure that all day work records and all variations from specification are approved and documented prior to execution.
Keep record of all information relating to delays, industrial disputes, adverse physical conditions and disputes with sub-contractors and landowners.
Attend, with other necessary site supervisory staff as required, regular site meetings and ensure that proceedings are minutes for circulation to all relevant personnel.
Keep other site supervisory staff informed on matters which may influence their work.
Assist with the administration of the various archaeological services contracts.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Be a qualified archaeologist.
A third level qualification in Archaeology Level 8 (NFQ) and ten years relevant post-graduate experience (If the candidate has a Level 9 (NFQ), five years relevant post-graduate experience will be acceptable).
Experience of working on an Archaeological Code of Practice (as agreed with the Department) project at a senior level e.g., Site Director, Senior Archaeologist, Contractor’s Consultant Archaeologist or Project Archaeologist.
Fulfilled the duties of a Project Archaeologist under a Code of Practice agreed with the Department or demonstrate experience of fulfilling similar duties on another project.
Proven ability in managing archaeological excavation and post-excavation work and dealing with archaeological investigation on large scale development.
Familiarity with the typical archaeology that is likely to be encountered in urban and rural environments in Ireland.
Experience in preparation of archaeological licence applications and associated method statements for complex archaeological projects.
Experience in the undertaking archaeological heritage impact assessments.
Detailed knowledge of relevant archaeology and heritage legislation and its implications for the management of archaeology on TII projects.
Currently hold and maintain a full driving licence.
Have access to a vehicle to carry out site inspections and visits etc.

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About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959

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