Principal/Associate Archaeological Consultant

Principal/Associate Archaeological Consultant Greater Leeds Area OR Birmingham/West Midlands £45-60k DOE Forming part of the senior Archaeology Leadership Team working alongside the Director, this role is a key development of a small’ish but growing Heritage and Archaeological consultancy. Initially working remotely from the main office and team, this role provides the opportunity to eventually develop into a new office and team, increasing the company scope. This role will be suitable for an existing Principal or Associate or could be a good Senior seeking the next step. Key Responsibilities * Support the Director in managing and delivering archaeological consultancy projects. * Oversee or contribute to report production, including DBAs, EIA scoping, ES Chapters, setting and significance assessments. * Liaise with clients, contractors, and curators to ensure quality and timely project delivery. * Project design and management of archaeological fieldwork. * In future, manage a small team of consultants, including workload planning and report review. * Contribute to tendering and business development. * Provide mentorship and quality assurance for the wider archaeology team. * Maintain high standards of health & safety and professional practice. Experience Essential: * Proven background in archaeology, with a minimum of 5+ years in a consultancy or senior contractor role. * Strong track record in desk-based assessments and report writing. * Demonstrated experience in managing fieldwork projects (small to large-scale). * Experience managing archaeological teams, whether at a contractor or as a consultant. * Familiarity with the UK planning system, and curatorial engagement. * A proven ability to generate project income, whether through existing client relationships or active business development. * Involvement in tender submissions and project design. Desirable: * Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff. * Background in reviewing and approving technical reports. Key skills A strong technical knowledge base, commercial mindset, communication and teamwork, leadership, empathy, work ethic, excellent understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities and of the UK planning system, excellent writing skills, time management, ability to critique and review colleague’s writing and provide suitable feedback. Education & Professional Membership: A relevant undergraduate degree (Archaeology, History, etc.); postgraduate degrees welcomed but not required. Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Membership Level: ACIfA or preferably MCIfA. Other Full clean UK driving licence