Archaeologist - SPA

Mott MacDonald Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Peterborough is looking for an experienced Archaeologist. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing archaeological risk maps and assessments while utilizing ArcGIS software. Strong collaborative and communication skills are essential to facilitate teamwork on multiple projects. This full-time position offers various benefits, including a pension scheme, professional development support, and flexible leave options. Join us in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Gym membership discounts UK-wide

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Able to use ArcGIS software independently to produce mapping and datasets.
• Experience with archaeological fieldwork and risk assessments.
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines while managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Produce archaeological risk maps with identified risk areas.
• Collaborate with the team and share regular updates.
• Gather baseline information through site visits and archival research.

Skills

ArcGIS software proficiency

Experience in producing archaeological baselines

Collaborative mindset

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational and analytical skills

Job description

What will you be doing as our new Archaeologist?

You will be responsible for producing archaeology and heritage inputs for the strategic pipeline project, reporting to the SPA Archaeology Discipline Lead. This role involves producing archaeological risk-mapping using ArcGIS and MS Excel, informing the production of historic environment desk-based assessments, and supporting the design and management of archaeological surveys and evaluations. You will also author written deliverables, produce supporting maps, and collaborate with the SPA Archaeology Team to ensure technical consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce archaeological risk maps identifying areas of high, moderate and low risk.
• Utilise ArcGIS software independently.
• Collaborate with other SAT members and share regular updates.
• Use risk-mapping data to produce historic environment desk-based assessments.
• Attend site walkovers and visit archives and record offices to gather baseline information.
• Inform the design of archaeological surveys and evaluations using gathered data.
• Apply experience of archaeological fieldwork to inform design.

Skills, Experience and Behaviours

• Ability to use ArcGIS software to produce mapping and datasets.
• Demonstrable experience producing archaeological and historic baselines, impact assessments and deliverable figures.
• Collaborative mindset facilitating the sharing of historic environment information across teams.
• Personal responsibility for supporting programme delivery, risk-based approaches, cost control and programme management.
• Flexibility to work across several projects and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication, and strong organisational/analytical skills.

What We Can Offer

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym membership discounts UK-wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards available

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to celebrating and promoting diversity. Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. We strive to create a barrier-free recruitment process and an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Location and Contract

Peterborough, GB – Permanent, Full Time – Market: Environment and society, Discipline: Environment – Job Ref: 11385 – Recruiter Contact: [e-mail]