Resident Archaeologist - Dublin

About the Role

Join a leading heritage consultancy team involved in managing historical environments across the UK and Ireland. As a Resident Archaeologist based in Dublin, you will play a critical role supporting major infrastructure projects like MetroLink through comprehensive on-site supervision and coordination. This role requires full-time attendance at designated MetroLink offices and site presence, occasionally including weekends and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Archaeologist assigned by the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) on Light Rail projects.
• Supervise, coordinate, and document archaeological activities on-site, maintaining detailed and accurate records including photographic evidence.
• Review and assess various reports and method statements related to archaeological and cultural heritage activities.
• Evaluate credentials of consulting staff to ensure adherence to archaeological standards.
• Maintain exhaustive diaries documenting all archaeological work, incidents, delays, and any disputes encountered during the project phases.
• Facilitate effective communication among site supervisory teams and attend regular meetings, providing minutes and status updates.
• Support the administration of archaeological service contracts and ensure compliance with project specifications and legal requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A recognized third-level qualification in Archaeology (Level 8 NFQ or Level 9 NFQ) with at least 10 years postgraduate experience for Level 8, or 5 years for Level 9 graduates.
• Extensive experience at a senior level on projects operating under an Archaeological Code of Practice, acting in capacities such as Site Director or Project Archaeologist.
• Proven expertise in managing archaeological excavation and post-excavation activities within large scale developments.
• Familiarity with Irish urban and rural archaeological contexts.
• Skill in preparing archaeological license applications, method statements, and heritage impact assessments for complex projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of archaeology and heritage legislation relevant to Transport Infrastructure Ireland projects.
• Possession of a valid full driving license and access to a vehicle for site attendance.

Additional Information

Work will be conducted predominantly onsite in Dublin with some flexibility for office-based collaboration. Occasional weekend and night work may be required. The position offers a supportive and inclusive work environment promoting work-life balance, diversity, and employee wellbeing through initiatives such as flexible hours, health programs, and career development opportunities including training and mentoring.

We value diverse applicants and provide reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and those needing workplace adjustments.