RPS is looking for an Archaeological Consultant/Senior Archaeological Consultant to join the Heritage Team, part of our UK Planning Division. The Heritage Team is renowned for its deep expertise in archaeology, built heritage, historic landscapes and industrial archaeology. Our projects are mainly across the East and South Midlands and ideally we would like you to attend the Newark office on a weekly basis (we are able offer a hybrid home/office working arrangement). RPS is a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy. We specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment.
The role
You’ll be joining a strong collaborative team that includes: architects, landscape architects, surveyors, art historians, conservation officers, buildings, archaeologists, planners and urban designers who are highly-skilled, committed and passionate professionals.
The position will involve preparation of DBAs/ES chapters and WSIs. You will be supported and mentored with a view to progression to manage fieldwork projects – predominantly in East and South Midlands but also further afield. You’ll be using CAD and ArcGIS and other standard graphics packages
RPS is always interested in hearing from archaeologists looking to make a career in consultancy. If you think that you have a skill-set/client base and/or the experience to apply for a more senior position we would also be delighted to hear from you.
Your skills/experience
We are looking for are bright, ambitious archaeologists with commercial experience. Ideally you should have first or second degree in Archaeology or a related subject and be an Associate for above with CIfA. You need never have written a DBA previously, but you must have an aptitude to prepare clear, commercially focused reports to a deadline.
What we offer you
We will provide you with a flexible, friendly and creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects across the UK.
Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Private Healthcare, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Cover, Gadget Insurance, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards
About RPS
RPS is a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 5,000 people. We specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social and economic landscapes. Our company is flexible, friendly, and creative. We strive to be different from our competitors by being passionate about delivering results. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Connecting with our global expertise we make it easy for our clients to create winning solutions for their communities and their clients. By being confidently pragmatic we solve problems that matter. We make complex easy.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’