Project Archaeologists

About this opportunity

Ecus is looking for candidates to join the expanding archaeology team based in our North-East region office and post-excavation hub at Barnard Castle.

We are seeking dynamic and resilient individuals looking for a new challenge, and who want to develop their skills and take on a wide variety of projects and tasks. Working alongside our Environmental teams, there will be many opportunities for progression and training.

We are keen to engage applicants with more than a year of commercial fieldwork experience, but will consider less experienced individuals seeking a graduate position and early career training.

With a generous healthcare scheme, £500 refer a friend scheme, a starting allowance of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an employee perks scheme offering discounted fuel, groceries and household items, and 100% payment of professional membership fees, our employee benefits are among the best in the industry.

Essential skills / experience

• Good knowledge of British archaeology and practices;
• Current driving licence and access to a private vehicle preferred;
• Current CSCS card;
• Positive approach towards digital recording and technological advancements;
• Strong work ethic, ability to work in a team, multi-task, and work proactively and flexibly in support of changing workloads;
• Positive approach to a range of activities including excavations, geophysical survey and post-excavation processing;
• Ability to attend the Barnard castle office;
• Willingness to work outside region;
• Ability to handle confidential information; and
• Punctuality

About Ecus

With our Head Offices in Sheffield, several existing regional premises and plans to extend our network further, we have an aim of growing the company substantially over the coming months and years.

With over 30 years of successful trading, our expertise includes:

• Heritage and Archaeology
• EIA
• Ecology
• Landscape
• Carbon management
• Arboriculture
• Water consultancy
• Air Quality

Collaborating with major players in the road and rail infrastructure sector, as well as residential and commercial land developers, utilities, regulators and Government, we have framework agreements and long-term contracts with influential clients, helping Ecus remain an exciting and continually improving business and a stimulating workplace.

Working for us

Whether you are just starting your career or bring years of experience, we support all employees in achieving their career ambitions. We commit to our people and invest in emerging technologies; become part of our team and you’ll be working alongside technical experts who take pride in the service we offer throughout the project lifecycle.

Additional Information

Ecus is an equal opportunities employer; we provide a supportive and friendly working environment, offer competitive salaries, flexible working options for some office-based roles, and we are proud to have gained Investors in People ‘Silver’ status.

Applications should be made via email to recruitment@cura-terrae.comand should include a C.V. and covering letter outlining the position applied for.

Closing date for applications is 14th April 2023. Applications will be reviewed on submission, and successful candidates may be contacted and appointed prior to closing date.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Salary: £23,408.00-£24,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barnard Castle: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 14/04/2023