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Archaeological Clerk of Works
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You will be joining a leading infrastructure and engineering organisation delivering major UK projects across transport, utilities, and the built environment. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and heritage protection, the business works closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure archaeological and cultural heritage obligations are met throughout the project life cycle.
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As an Archaeological Clerk of Works (ACoW), you will support the planning and delivery of archaeological fieldwork across major infrastructure projects. Working closely with construction teams, archaeological contractors, and key stakeholders, you will:
- Monitor site activities
- Ensure compliance with heritage requirements
- Undertake site inspections
- Provide technical advice to support project delivery
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You will also contribute to reporting, stakeholder engagement, health and safety initiatives, and the management of archaeological risks and opportunities.
You will be required to work 40 hours per week.
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree in Archaeology or a relevant discipline
- Minimum 5 years' archaeological fieldwork experience
- Strong understanding of UK heritage legislation and planning policy
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- CSCS Card (Academically or Professionally Qualified Person)
- SSSTS
- NVQ Level 4 site supervision (Desirable)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- MCIFA (or working towards)
- Experience producing technical reports and project updates
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
What you'll get in return
- Contract opportunity
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects
- Supportive and collaborative project environment
- Exposure to complex archaeological and heritage challenges
- Professional development opportunities
- Immediate project involvement and responsibility
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