Project Officer and Senior Project Officer

Project Officer and Senior Project Officer

Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd in Newark

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From £34,672 to £39,018 per annum

Apply before : 04 / 10 / 2024

Pre-Construct Archaeology is one of the UK’s largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country.

We have been delivering professional heritage services for more than 30 years, working on some of the largest and most complex sites in Britain.

As 2024 progresses, we are undertaking some very exciting projects in the Newark area and beyond.

We are looking to recruit staff at the following levels : Project Officer and Senior Project Officers for our Newark office.

PCA offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including a pay banding structure that allows for career progression.

All successful candidates will undergo a probationary 3-month period after which, given satisfactory performance, they will be offered a further contract, work permitting.

About the job : Location : Newark

Location : Newark

Working week : Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, usually 8am 4 : 30 pm

Salary range :

• Senior Project Officer : starting at £37,156.45
• Project Officer : starting at £34,672.71

General Requirements for all the following positions :

• Degree in Archaeology or related subject (e.g. History, Classics, Geology etc.)
• Ability and willingness to work on site in all kinds of weather
• Excellent oral and written English, basic maths skills are essential
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Good teamwork
• Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to PCA’s health and safety policies at all times
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

Senior Project Officers Responsibilities (as described for Project Officers, plus the following) :

• Undertaking oversight and control of project officers and supervisors and ensure they undertake their designated roles and responsibilities.
• Directing archaeological fieldwork projects ensuring efficient delivery whilst being mindful of project objectives, programme and budget.
• Manage field staff, including non-excavators in a safe and expeditious manner.
• Liaise with clients / agents / monitors etc. on site.
• Taking up of higher-level responsibilities, as defined by the senior management team.

Project Officers Responsibilities :

• Assisting in the management of projects
• Supervision of a variety of sites, including large scale and infrastructure projects
• Preparing written account of undertaken field work, including publications, journal articles etc.
• Report checking, preparing WSIs, DBAs and RAMS
• Regular liaison with clients and contractors
• Health and safety responsibilities

Minimum requirements :

• Degree in Archaeology or related subject
• Full clean UK driving license and willingness to drive company vehicles
• Experience in GPS survey
• At least five years of field work experience in the UK, including minimum two years of working in a supervisory role
• Proven written account of undertaken projects (grey literature reports, desk-based assessments, publications etc.)
• The successful candidates need to present a high level of self-motivation and discipline
• Commitment to PCA’s health and safety policies at all times

Our employee benefits :

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and an extra 3 days for Christmas, if employed over the Christmas period), rising on service length
• £22.50 per night subsistence when working away from home and high-quality accommodation provided
• High quality PPE and site welfare provision the safety of our staff always comes first
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working
• Christmas vouchers
• H&S training relevant for your role will be provided and paid in full (SSSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, CAT and Genny etc.)
• Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIFA) subscriptions paid in full
• Paid mileage if using own vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• Annual appraisal and pay progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme

How to apply :

Please email your CV and covering letter to Caroline Edwards, HR Manager : [email protected] . Please state on your application which role you are applying for and describe your suitability by referring to the requirements listed above.

If successful you will be asked to attend an interview at our Newark offices.

PCA is committed to a comprehensive equal opportunities policy in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

All applicants with the relevant qualifications and experience are welcome to apply for this opportunity. Please be advised that you must hold the right to work and live in the UK in order to apply for this job.

Please be advised we are expecting a high volume of applications, and therefore cannot commit to responding to all emails.

In accordance with our GDPR policy, we will not keep unsuccessful applicants’ details or CVs on our system, unless you expressly request that we do.

Closing date : 04 / 10 / 2024

Please quote BAJR in your application.

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