Cura Terrae Land & Nature
Senior Supervisor - Archaeology
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Due to continuing growth and planned expansion, Cura Terrae Land and Nature is seeking a Senior Supervisor to join our Archaeology team based in Sheffield.
Cura Terrae offers the opportunity to develop experience in both field- and office-based work, as well as offering exposure to wider environmental disciplines within the business.
We welcome applications from candidates at different stages of their career, including individuals currently working in similar roles and those seeking to step and take on additional responsibility.
Your Role
- Ensure all archaeological works meet professional standards, Company policies, procedures, and relevant legal requirements
- Maintain proficiency in one or more key areas: excavation, field survey, and post-excavation work
- Lead and deliver small- to medium-scale archaeological evaluations, excavations, and watching briefs
- Work safely in line with Company Health & Safety procedures, reporting any concerns promptly to the Project Lead
- Work independently under the direction of a Project Lead, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of site activities and supervising small teams
- Mentor trainees, Graduate Trainees, and Project Archaeologists as part of the Early Careers Training Programme
- Proactively manage your workload and that of assigned staff to ensure delivery against agreed scopes, timelines, and budgets
- Support post-excavation work and contribute to reporting, including pre-commencement documentation, with appropriate guidance
- Transport teams to and from site using company pool or hired vehicles where required
- Accurately record and report time, resources, and project activity within required systems and timeframes
- Supervise subcontractors on site
- Represent the Company professionally when liaising with clients, local authorities, stakeholders, and members of the public
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About You
- Willing and able to work away from the designated office as required
- Committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge
- Looking to advance your career while taking on new challenges
- Flexible and willing to undertake a range of duties, including geophysical survey work and cross-disciplinary tasks as required
- Positive and supportive, contributing to strong team morale
- Holds a full UK driving licence (essential)
- Holds, or is working towards, PCIfA / ACIfA / MCIfA accreditation (desirable but not essential)
- Comfortable working across different areas of the business as needed
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What You’ll Get
- You’ll join a forward-thinking environmental organisation where archaeology is part of a wider mission to deliver sustainable, evidence-led solutions for the natural and historic environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working options
- Career development, mentoring, and progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
- Access to modern tools, equipment, and resources
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, nature-positive projects
About Cura Terrae
Cura Terrae is a Great Place to Work® certified environmental services group. We are committed to delivering high-quality environmental solutions while fostering a workplace built on teamwork, inclusivity, professionalism, and wellbeing.
We actively support the development of our people and provide opportunities to grow across a diverse range of environmental disciplines.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any questions contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@cura-terrae.com
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We do not accept CVs from third parties/agencies, and any applications received will be treated as the property of Cura Terrae. We will not be liable for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received.
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