JOB DESCRIPTION
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
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.
Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver archaeology projects in the southern half of the country, principally fieldwork projects.
- Lead fieldwork projects from planning, consent applications, and deliver bespoke archaeological strategies and works for developments and infrastructure.
- Prepare competitive tenders and design the scope and methodology for archaeological fieldwork in accordance with WSP Health and Safety protocols and requirements.
- Produce or contribute to archaeological desk-based assessment.
- Undertake stakeholder, curator and client liaison.
- Monitor and assure the work of WSP-approved fieldwork subcontractors, on-site and in the technical review of deliverables, including RAMS.
- Based in either the Cambridge or Bristol offices.
Qualifications
- Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management (project, financial and staff management).
- Robust knowledge of Irish archaeology and history and full knowledge of the planning process and relevant environmental / heritage legislation and guidance.
- Experience in heritage and planning, masterplanning, heritage conservation, heritage led-regeneration, recreation and tourism, heritage sustainability masterplanning, placemaking, multi-disciplinary collaboration and business development.
- Excellent writing skills, good communicator and team player.
- Highly motivated, conscientious and efficient approach to work, able to meet deadlines and budget within a busy consultancy environment.
- Strong awareness of Health and Safety and risk management, particularly on fieldwork projects.
- Track record of successful project delivery, strong communication skills, ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and peers.
- Drive and imagination to identify and pursue business development and marketing opportunities.
Benefits
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
We support inclusivity and belonging, health & wellbeing programmes, flexible working arrangements, part-time and additional leave options, and professional development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
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.
Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver archaeology projects in the southern half of the country, principally fieldwork projects.
- Lead fieldwork projects from planning, consent applications, and deliver bespoke archaeological strategies and works for developments and infrastructure.
- Prepare competitive tenders and design the scope and methodology for archaeological fieldwork in accordance with WSP Health and Safety protocols and requirements.
- Produce or contribute to archaeological desk-based assessment.
- Undertake stakeholder, curator and client liaison.
- Monitor and assure the work of WSP-approved fieldwork subcontractors, on-site and in the technical review of deliverables, including RAMS.
- Based in either the Cambridge or Bristol offices.
Qualifications
- Experience of archaeological fieldwork project management (project, financial and staff management).
- Robust knowledge of Irish archaeology and history and full knowledge of the planning process and relevant environmental / heritage legislation and guidance.
- Experience in heritage and planning, masterplanning, heritage conservation, heritage led-regeneration, recreation and tourism, heritage sustainability masterplanning, placemaking, multi-disciplinary collaboration and business development.
- Excellent writing skills, good communicator and team player.
- Highly motivated, conscientious and efficient approach to work, able to meet deadlines and budget within a busy consultancy environment.
- Strong awareness of Health and Safety and risk management, particularly on fieldwork projects.
- Track record of successful project delivery, strong communication skills, ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and peers.
- Drive and imagination to identify and pursue business development and marketing opportunities.
Benefits
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
We support inclusivity and belonging, health & wellbeing programmes, flexible working arrangements, part-time and additional leave options, and professional development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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