Salary: Level 4.1 – Level 4.6: (€45,767.80 – €59,527.72) depending on experience and level of expertise
Hours: Full time, 37.5h/week – we are open to discussion on flexible working including part-time hours
Locations: RSK Group office in Dublin, Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent, subject to 6-month probation period
Closing Date: 5pm on 22nd August 2025. Headland Archaeology reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before this point: please apply ASAP.
Headland Archaeology is offering an excellent opportunity for a senior heritage consultant to join our expanding team. This position is to help us to deliver our existing workload from across the island of Ireland and develop our business alongside other EIA services with RSK colleagues
Why Should You Apply?
We are a privately-owned archaeological business, part of the RSK Group, a leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services. We provide heritage services to the development and construction sectors in UK and across the world.
The Headland Archaeology and Built Heritage Consultancy Team prides itself on offering independent, excellent technical advice to clients and colleagues which is rooted in years of experience in the sector. We tell clients what they need to know, rather than what they want to hear.
The team works on a wide range of projects, from large-scale energy and transport infrastructure to the remodelling of individual historic properties. Wherever development encounters the historic environment we are involved in understanding, assessing and shaping key decisions.
We wish to grow our archaeology and built heritage consultancy business in Ireland.
We offer our employees:
- Unique knowledge and expertise. For more than 25 years, Headland has provided not only business-focused archaeology but also a people-focused business. We are highly respected within our industry for our achievements in innovation, tailor-made coaching and training, and our expertise in commercial archaeology.
- Strong pioneering spirit. Our corporate culture is characterised by a healthy appetite for originality and development.
- Stable company with excellent growth. Over the years, we have demonstrated steady, positive economic development and formed successful partnerships.
- Good work environment. You will be surrounded by colleagues who are pleasant, professional, and enthusiastic about their work. There are opportunities to develop and we welcome your contribution to extending and improving our services. Consultants at Headland benefit from working alongside skilled colleagues in post-excavation, geophysics and field work teams– we can call upon the expertise of c200 archaeologists.
- Opportunity to influence. You get to work in an open climate, close to decision makers and with the possibility of making a difference.
- Part of RSK group. As part of RSK you will be working in multi-disciplinary teams alongside experts from other disciplines. Your work is valued as part of a spectrum of specialist environmental and engineering services. You will have opportunities to become involved in nationally and internationally prominent projects with exciting prospects for career development. The group has c.17,000 employees with 240+ leading companies.
The Role
We are looking to appoint a senior archaeological and/or built heritage consultant with experience in the preparation of technical documents supporting clients in addressing heritage constraints.
The appointee will deliver technical outputs of a high standard to time and budget, such as desk-based assessments, built heritage statements, EIA chapters and ad hoc technical advice.
The appointee will have an understanding of the legislative, policy and regulatory framework within which commercial archaeology is undertaken in both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Ideally the appointee will be eligible to apply for an Excavation License from the National Monuments Service (a ”License Eligible” archaeologist).
Applicants should have demonstrable experience of contributing to site reports, archaeological desk-based assessments, environmental impact assessments and/or built heritage statements and written schemes of investigation.
We are looking for a candidate to liaise with clients, work with statutory consultees, assess impacts on the historic environment, oversee archaeological sub-contractors and prepare technical advice. The level of responsibility will reflect the successful applicant’s skills and experience. We provide training and opportunities to develop staff and to help facilitate colleagues’ growth into the role.
You will work on projects and with colleagues from across the RSK Group. Key responsibilities (which will be supported and supervised) will include:
- Baseline data collection (from archives, site walk-over survey etc)
- Contribute to or preparation of technical documents (heritage risk appraisals, DBA, WSI, EIA chapters)
- Prepare fee proposals for review
- Liaise with clients, consultees and oversee contractors
- Manage project finances with support from colleagues
- Manage their own time whilst working across several projects
- Undertake business development activities agreed with senior colleagues
You must have the following essential criteria:
- Have an understanding of the policy and legislative context for archaeological practice across the island of Ireland
- A degree in archaeology or related subject
- Experience in archaeological consultancy or commercial field work (5+ years)
- Experience of report writing, preferably preparing DBAs and/or built heritage statements or evaluation reports
- Full driving licence
- Able and willing to carry out walk-over surveys in an outdoor environment in all weathers
- Willingness to travel to work on projects across the island of Ireland
- Be prepared to join a professional body for the historic environment
- An understanding of the health and safety requirements relevant to the role
- Good organisational & communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative
- Embrace inclusion and diversity
- Willingness to develop your people skills and attend mental health awareness courses
- Substantial knowledge of MS Office & written/spoken English language
- Be passionate, motivated and excited about what you do!
You may meet the following desirable criteria:
- Be eligible to apply for archaeological licenses from the National Monuments Service.
- Membership of the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland
- CIfA membership at ACIfA or MCIfA level and/or Affiliate IHBC membership
- Be able to relate research themes to projects
- Substantial knowledge of a GIS package
- 5+ years’ experience in commercial archaeology
- Post graduate qualification
- Publication record
- EIA experience
Benefits we offer you:
- Relocation package if eligible
- Competitive paid subsistence when applicable
- Paid accommodation when applicable
- Use of cutting edge technology on site, e.g. paperless systems, iPads etc.
- Ongoing regular training in various areas e.g. Health & Safety, Technical areas and Transferable skills
- Annual profit discretionary bonus & performance-related bonus schemes
- Monthly clothing allowance
- 33 days annual leave, rising based on service length
- Extra annual leave purchase scheme
- 5%-6% employer contribution to pension scheme
- Income Protection Policy, after a year with Headland
- Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 4 times your annual salary, after a year with Headland
- Regular performance, wellbeing & professional development check-ins
- Referral scheme with generous fee
- A support group of 30+ Mental Health First Aiders
- Regular offers through RSK Group (e.g. Tastecard, Gym membership discount, Holidays and Entertainment)
- Health support scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (advice on finance, mental health etc)
- Paid professional membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of RSK Group
How to apply
You must have the right to work in Ireland without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to your commencement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may fill existing vacancies before the closing date, so you are advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Send CV and covering letter to Human Resources at jobs@headlandarchaeology.com quoting reference SAC072025 and copied to andy.towle@headlandarchaeology.com Postal applications will not be accepted.
Informal enquiries concerning the role can be made to Andy Towle, Director (Consultancy)– tel: +44(0)7753895123.
Headland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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