Project Manager
Archaeological Research Services Ltd
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Business Management / Project / Planning
Are you a highly motivated, go-getter with an ability to oversee multiple projects, people and plans?
Do you have a passion for delivering value and benefit through archaeology?
Are you an exceptional communicator, highly organised, efficient and with a high work-rate?
Archaeological Research Services Ltd is a high-performing archaeological consultancy with a professional yet friendly culture, known for delivering high-quality commercial and research-based projects across the UK. Our Field Archaeology division is central to our success, and we pride ourselves on having many outstanding performers within our team.
We maintain a sector-leading commitment to staff development, providing extensive training opportunities and supporting each member of staff to reach their full potential. With offices in Bakewell, Sheffield, Tyneside, Sale and Bedford, we operate nationally and offer a supportive working environment where motivated individuals can thrive.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme linked to company performance
- Attractive company pension contribution
- Life assurance cover
- Industry-leading training, development and clear career progression
- Health cash plan with a wide range of wellbeing services and financial support
- Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
- 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), with additional days awarded for length of service
- Accommodation and subsistence provided for away work
- Full PPE and company-branded workwear supplied
- 100% of CIfA subscription fees covered
- A friendly, professional and high-performing culture with support to reach your full potential
- Permanent role following a 6-month probation period
- Immediate starts available
You'll Thrive In This Role If You Are
- A highly motivated, proactive individual with strong leadership skills
- Able to manage multiple projects, people and deadlines with discipline and accuracy
- An excellent communicator with strong organisational and record-keeping abilities
- Business-focused, efficient and comfortable delivering to budget and timescales
- A competent archaeologist or someone from a construction/QS background with experience in NEC4 contracts
- Confident writing, reviewing and quality-checking reports
- Experienced in negotiating with local authority archaeologists and coordinating post-excavation processes
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel, with bonus points for experience using Microsoft Project or GIS
- Knowledgeable in British Archaeology and able to support reporting, editing or publication work
- As a Project Manager within our Field Archaeology division, you will:
- Oversee and deliver a wide range of archaeological projects from start to completion
- Plan staff allocations, maintain project metrics and ensure accurate invoicing
- Be accountable to the Head of Field Archaeology for delivering work on time and on budget
- Complete commercial and research-based archaeological work to the required standards
- Produce risk assessments, manage quality assurance and check reports
- Coordinate site visits, attend our Bakewell HQ regularly and manage project-related travel
- Ensure invoices are raised promptly, and WIP is calculated accurately
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About the company
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Welcome to the UK’s quality archaeological services provider. Whether you require consultancy, fieldwork or specialist services ARS Ltd can provide you with the complete solution. Our highly skilled staff include heritage consultants, historic building specialists, field archaeologists, experts in finds analysis and environmental archaeology and our design team who produce exhibitions, display boards, books and reconstructions.
We routinely work with a wide range of commercial clients on both large and small jobs, as well as national and local government, national parks, universities, charities, museums, the Heritage Lottery Fund, community groups and others. Please browse our website which contains information about our commercial archaeological services and resources for schools, researchers and the public.Archaeological Research Services Ltd. is a provider of commercial heritage services dedicated to client delivery and enrichment of society.
At ARS Ltd we are more than archaeologists, we are also experienced business people who seek to add value to our clients’ projects. As a successful company we pride ourselves on our joined-up professional service, our record of delivery and the trusting relationships we build with our clients. We are committed to sustainable development and maintaining our high environmental standards, so you can rely on us to strengthen your supply chain environmental credentials and deliver significant additions to your sustainability record.
Our greatest strength is our team of dedicated professionals. If you would like to develop your career in archaeology, grow to be the best you can be, and have what it takes to be part of our high-performing team, then we’d love to hear from you.
Our Vision:
A world-class heritage services provider.
Our Mission:
Investigate archaeological remains to create value, inspiration and historical knowledge for our clients and society.