Project Manager

Cotswold Archaeology

. Manage and deliver a portfolio of commercial archaeological projects .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £44,990 - £54,740 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing commercial archaeological projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and delivering high-quality fieldwork and reports. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and develop new business opportunities within the archaeological sector.

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Project ManagementHealth And Safety ComplianceBudget ManagementArchaeological Resource ManagementLine Management

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Hard Skills

Archaeological Fieldwork ManagementQuality AssuranceRisk AssessmentMethod Statement DevelopmentPost-Excavation AssessmentArchaeological PublicationMulti-Site Mitigation ManagementStaff Training DevelopmentClient LiaisonCommercial Archaeology

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsPeople Management

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS Access

Certifications & Qualifications

MCIfA MembershipSMSTS Safely AccreditationFull Manual UK Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

British ArchaeologyArchaeological Resource ManagementHealth And Safety LegislationCommercial Archaeological EnvironmentFieldwork Project Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and deliver a portfolio of commercial archaeological projects
Maintain responsibility for project budgets, resources and logistics
Manage project set-up, logistics and start-up documentation, including risk assessments, method statements and written schemes of investigation
Oversee archaeological fieldwork and its supervision
Ensure analysis is undertaken to high standards
Quality assure archaeological archives, fieldwork records and client reports
Provide specialist advice and liaise with clients
Tender for and manage safe and successful fieldwork project delivery to time and performance targets
Manage staff, resources, project costs and administration
Oversee health and safety aspects of assigned projects and ensure legal and professional compliance
Line manage selected departmental staff
Develop and conduct staff training programmes and materials
Represent Cotswold Archaeology at client meetings and professional sector events
Deputise for the Principal Fieldwork Manager
Develop new business opportunities
Participate in working parties and companywide projects
Prepare or arrange project displays, promotions and publications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree/post-graduate degree in archaeology or a related subject, or equivalent demonstrable experience in the role
Extensive proven experience managing a broad range of commercial archaeological fieldwork projects from inception to completion
Sound knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation and best practice in a commercial archaeological environment
Proven experience managing and controlling resources and project budgets
Excellent communication, interpersonal, people management, leadership and organisational skills
Experience assuring the quality of fieldwork projects and archaeological reports undertaken by others
Sound knowledge of all periods of British archaeology and archaeological resource management
Good understanding of law and guidance relating to British archaeology
Expert IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Access
Proven experience of line management and preparing development plans
Full manual UK driving licence
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays
MCIfA membership, or ability to meet MCIfA requirements and join immediately upon appointment
Desirable: commitment to coaching and training staff
Desirable: post-excavation assessment and archaeological publication experience
Desirable: experience managing large and complex multi-site mitigation schemes, particularly infrastructure projects
Desirable: SMSTS safely accreditation
Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Generous annual leave allowance
Company sick pay
Pension scheme
Life assurance scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Reasonable adjustments and additional recruitment support where required