Senior to Principal Geoarchaeologist UK Wide - #1711431

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Your impact

We are seeking a Senior to Principal Geoarchaeologist to join our team and help expand our business. The role involves describing and interpreting Quaternary sedimentary sequences, working with seismic data, deposit modelling, and collaborating with project teams to assess engineering impacts. Experience in UK commercial archaeology, including preparing desk-based assessments, Written Schemes of Investigations, and contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments. Project management experience is a plus but not essential.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Experience Proven experience in Geoarchaeology or Archaeology
• Knowledge Broad understanding of UK geoarchaeology and archaeology, including relevant legislation and planning frameworks
• Technical Skills Proficiency in report writing, GIS applications, seismic interpretation, and deposit modelling packages
• Flexibility Willingness to travel across the UK for site and office visits, potentially requiring periods away from home
• Stakeholder Engagement Experience in consulting and negotiating with stakeholders such as Historic England or Local Government Archaeological/Heritage officers
• Educational Background Degree in Geoarchaeology, Physical Geography, Quaternary Science, or Archaeology
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Fantastic work-life balance and flexibility
• 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
• Medical cover and Digital GP
• Fertility healthcare and family planning
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Professional membership fees and CPD
  
  
  

Our Culture

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