Project Manager

Project Manager vacancy to work for a successful and innovative archaeology and built heritage practice with the office based in Northampton.

You will be planning, managing and completing archaeological projects and take action to ensure that chargeability and profitability targets are achieved and that appropriate academic, technical and quality standards are met.

Application also welcome for Assistant and Senior level Project Managers with additional years of experience.

Project Details

A Project Manager is needed to be engaged line management to a small team of Senior Archaeologists, including conducting appraisals, regular catch ups, advice on career development and training needs.

Main responsibilities of this role will include working closely with Senior Project Managers in the tender, design and delivery of archaeological projects in accordance with agreed business development target and compliance with all local, regional, national and professional standards.

The post is based at Northampton with regular travel to project sites required. Flexible work from home available.

Responsibilities and Duties

The duties and responsibilities of a Project Manager will include, but not be limited to:

• The duties and responsibilities of a Project Manager will include, but not be limited to:

• To support Senior Project Managers in motivating and managing multi-disciplinary
  project teams and creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

• To provide engaged line management to a small team of Senior Archaeologists, including
  conducting appraisals, regular catch ups, advice on career development and training needs

• To plan, manage and complete archaeological projects and take action to ensure that
  chargeability and profitability targets are achieved and that appropriate academic, technical and quality standards are met

• To work with other members of the Developer Services Project Management Team,
  provide cover and support as required, and contribute to the sharing of best practice and lessons learned at project completion

• Ensure projects are adequately resourced and scheduled

Desired Skills and Experience

• Substantial experience as an archaeological Project Officer or Senior Supervisor
• Experience of effective planning and delivery of commercial archaeological projects
• Knowledge of the commercial archaeology market and its relevance to professional project delivery
• Experience of implementing effective, professional and dynamic excavation, analysis and reporting strategies
• Demonstrable skills in report writing and publication
• Sound knowledge of current professional guidance, specialist literature and legislation relating to all elements of archaeological fieldwork
• An effective, concise, and confident written and verbal communicator
• A driving license required.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Project Management or other Construction related field
• Accredited Project Management qualification or relevant post-graduate qualification desirable

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer Is a is an experienced and innovative archaeology and built heritage practice. They have been providing independent, professional heritage advice and services for over 40 years across the UK and internationally on large and small schemes.

They offer a range of benefits, including healthcare cash plan and generous sick pay provision and many more, alongside support and guidance to learn and reach your full potential. If you have an interest in the Archaeology discipline, please apply as Archaeology could be the springboard for your career, and opportunities working with this company are endless.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• £35 - £42k Basic Salary (Negotiable dependent upon experience)
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Generous parental leave
• Gym discounts
• Generous sick pay provision
• Healthcare cash plan