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Pre-Construct Archaeology is one of UK’s largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country. We have been delivering professional heritage services for 30 years, working on some of the largest and most complex sites in Britain. We are looking to recruit an experienced CAD Technician to join our PCA London CAD Department. 

PCA offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including a pay banding structure that allows for career progression. The successful candidate will undergo a probationary 3-month period after which, given satisfactory performance, they will be offered a further contract, work permitting.

About the job:

Job Title: CAD Technician
Location: Brockley Offices, London
Working week: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, usually 8:30am – 4:30pm

Salary: Starting from £34,321 pa (depending on experience)

Start Date: TBC

The role:
The role involves using AutoCAD to produce archaeological maps and stratigraphic drawings for most of the PCA offices. It entails the production of archaeological plans, to illustrate all types of report, including WSIs, Watching Brief and Evaluation Reports, Assessments and publications. Other tasks may include: the drawing up of standing building recording; historic map regression work, and illustrations for Desk Based Assessments. The post also entails editing of survey data from GPS/TST/Geomax, and producing plans for set-out data.

Essential:

• Degree in archaeology or similar
• Proven experience using AutoCAD
• Motivated and flexible attitude
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to produce illustrations of a high standard
• Experience with single-context planning
• Experience using site recording techniques (paper and digital)
• Close attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills

Desirable:

• GIS experience
• Experience using graphics software

Our employee benefits:

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3 days for Christmas, if employed over the Christmas period), rising on service length
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working
• Childcare vouchers, Christmas vouchers
• H&S training relevant for your role will be provided and paid in full (such as CSCS, SSSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, CAT and Genny etc.)
• Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) annual subscriptions paid monthly
• Paid mileage if using own vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• Annual appraisal and pay progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme

 
How to apply:
Please email your CV and covering letter to Caroline Edwards, HR Manager: CEdwards@pre-construct.com Please state on your application which role you are applying for and describe your suitability by referring to the requirements listed above. If successful you may be asked to attend an interview at our London office.
 
PCA is committed to a comprehensive equal opportunities policy in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. All applicants with the relevant qualifications and experience are welcome to apply for this opportunity. Please be advised that you must hold the right to work and live in the UK in order to apply for this job.
 
PCA follow all current guidelines regarding SOP and take the safety of our staff as paramount – advice is up to date with government guidance and site-specific RAMS are available.
 
Please be advised we are expecting a high volume of applications, and therefore cannot commit to responding to all emails. In accordance with our GDPR policy, we will not keep unsuccessful applicants’ details or CVs on our system, unless you expressly request that we do.

Closing date: 21/10/2024

About Us

Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited (PCA) has been delivering professional heritage services for more than 30 years and is one of UK’s largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country.

The Company is advertising for a motivated person to take on the role of a Graphics Supervisor/ Graphics Officer. The position that is appointed will be based on demonstrable experience.

The Role

Salary:

Supervisor role from £30,094 – £31,335.27 pa (depending on experience)

Officer role from £34,672 – £36,225 pa (depending on experience)

Hours: 5 days per week (Monday to Friday)

Location: Cambridge

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The post will require someone who can bring their own experience and skills to the PCA Cambridge Graphics team. The main purposes of this role are to provide survey plans, illustrations for grey literature reports and for publications. Depending on experience, there may be a requirement to undertake some managerial duties; this would be providing cover during a period of maternity leave.

Previous experience and the ability to produce illustrations of a high standard using AutoCAD and QGIS is essential. A background in archaeological fieldwork is desirable as well as a familiarity with on site recording techniques. All round computer literacy and close attention to detail are essential. Experience of using GPS or other survey methods would be advantageous but not essential.

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and QGIS
• A motivated and flexible attitude
• Excellent communication
• Excellent team-work skills
• Ability & experience in meeting deadlines
• Excellent computer skills
• Close attention to detail

Desirable Skills:

• Experience using GPS/survey methods
• Paper & digital site recording techniques
• Finds illustration or background in fine art
• Background in archaeological fieldwork

Employee benefits:

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3 days for Christmas, if employed over the Christmas period), rising on service length
• High quality PPE and site welfare provision– the safety of our staff always comes first
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working, TOIL, possibility of work from home if eligible
• Childcare vouchers, Christmas vouchers
• H&S training relevant for your role will be provided and paid in full (SSSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, CAT and Genny etc.)
• Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) subscriptions paid in full
• Annual appraisal and progression opportunity
• Company pension scheme

PCA is committed to a comprehensive equal opportunities policy in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. All applicants with the relevant qualifications and experience are welcome to apply for this opportunity.

In accordance with our GDPR policy, we will not keep unsuccessful applicants’ details on our system, unless you expressly request that we do.

To apply please email your CV and covering letter to Caroline Edwards (CEdwards@pre-construct.com) Please specify on your application which role you are applying for. If successful, you may be asked to attend an interview at our office in Cambridge.

Applications will be considered on receipt, so please feel free to apply at any time before the specified closing date.

Closing date for applications: 11/10/2024

Pre-Construct Archaeology is one of UK’s largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country. We have been delivering professional heritage services for more than 30 years, working on some of the largest and most complex sites in Britain. As 2024 progresses, we are undertaking some very exciting projects in the Newark area and beyond. We are looking to recruit staff at the following levels: Project Officer and Senior Project Officers for our Newark office.

PCA offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including a pay banding structure that allows for career progression. All successful candidates will undergo a probationary 3-month period after which, given satisfactory performance, they will be offered a further contract, work permitting.

About the job:

Location: Newark
Working week: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, usually 8am – 4:30pm

Salary range:

• Senior Project Officer: starting at £37,156.45
• Project Officer: starting at £34,672.71

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General Requirements for all the following positions:

• Degree in Archaeology or related subject (e.g. History, Classics, Geology etc.)
• Ability and willingness to work on site in all kinds of weather
• Excellent oral and written English, basic maths skills are essential
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Good teamwork
• Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to PCA’s health and safety policies at all times
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

Senior Project Officers

Responsibilities (as described for Project Officers, plus the following):

• Undertaking oversight and control of project officers and supervisors and ensure they undertake their designated roles and responsibilities
• Directing archaeological fieldwork projects ensuring efficient delivery whilst being mindful of project objectives, programme and budget
• Manage field staff, including non-excavators in a safe and expeditious manner
• Liaise with clients/agents/monitors etc. on site
• Taking up of higher-level responsibilities, as defined by the senior management team

Project Officers

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the management of projects
• Supervision of a variety of sites, including large scale and infrastructure projects
• Preparing written account of undertaken field work, including publications, journal articles etc.
• Report checking, preparing WSIs, DBAs and RAMS
• Regular liaison with clients and contractors
• Health and safety responsibilities

Minimum requirements:

• Degree in Archaeology or related subject
• Full clean UK driving license and willingness to drive company vehicles
• Experience in GPS survey
• At least five years of field work experience in the UK, including minimum two years of working in a supervisory role
• Proven written account of undertaken projects (grey literature reports, desk-based assessments, publications etc)
• The successful candidates need to present a high level of self-motivation and discipline
• Commitment to PCA’s health and safety policies at all times

Our employee benefits:

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and an extra 3 days for Christmas, if employed over the Christmas period), rising on service length
• £22.50 per night subsistence when working away from home and high-quality accommodation provided
• High quality PPE and site welfare provision– the safety of our staff always comes first
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working
• Christmas vouchers
• H&S training relevant for your role will be provided and paid in full (SSSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, CAT and Genny etc.)
• Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIFA) subscriptions paid in full
• Paid mileage if using own vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• Annual appraisal and pay progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme

How to apply:
Please email your CV and covering letter to Caroline Edwards, HR Manager: CEdwards@pre-construct.com

Please state on your application which role you are applying for and describe your suitability by referring to the requirements listed above. If successful you will be asked to attend an interview at our Newark offices.

PCA is committed to a comprehensive equal opportunities policy in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. All applicants with the relevant qualifications and experience are welcome to apply for this opportunity. Please be advised that you must hold the right to work and live in the UK in order to apply for this job.

 Please be advised we are expecting a high volume of applications, and therefore cannot commit to responding to all emails. In accordance with our GDPR policy, we will not keep unsuccessful applicants’ details or CVs on our system, unless you expressly request that we do. 

Closing date: 04/10/2024

PCA is one of the UK’s largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country. We have been delivering professional heritage services for over 30 years. We are delighted to announce the opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary team of archaeologists, as we embark on a range of exciting projects based out of our Cambridge and Norwich offices, which are managed collectively.

We seek to recruit a specialist in zooarchaeological analysis to work with our Finds and Environment team, providing insights into excavated animal remains and advising field teams on excavation, recording and recovery strategies.

About the job:

Role Summary:

To take responsibility for the cataloguing, analysis, reporting and publication of vertebrate faunal remains recovered as part of PCA projects.

The Zooarchaeology Specialist would use their expertise to accurately and efficiently analyse vertebrate faunal material from a diversity of sites. With a keen eye for detail, including taphonomic, cultural and pathological alterations, the Zooarchaeology Specialist would offer insights into assemblage formation and transformation. Their knowledge of British and East Anglian vertebrate fauna through time would inform astute and relevant interpretations which they would develop through to publication where appropriate or required.

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Many active projects run concurrently and the pace of work is quick, so the Zooarchaeology Specialist would need to manage their time effectively to meet deadlines. Taking an active role in training, mentoring and the upskilling of field teams, the Zooarchaeology Specialist would advise on the recovery, sampling and interpretation of vertebrate faunal remains in close collaboration with other Specialist, Finds/Environment, and Management colleagues.

Commercial archaeology offers the opportunity to handle a wide diversity of archaeological material from a variety of site types and time periods. The Zooarchaeology Specialist would use this opportunity to investigate patterns through time and across the landscape to address key regional research issues and share their insights via publications, conference papers, public talks or other appropriate venues. Recognising the confidentiality of client data, the Zooarchaeology Specialist would also work closely with senior colleagues on the timing and format of information release.

Salary: At Supervisor level: £30,095 – £31,335. At Project Officer level: £34,673 – £36,225. There is a 3-month probation period and, after successful completion, a permanent contract will be issued.

Location: PCA Cambridge Office (Pampisford). The Cambridge office is on public transport routes and parking is also available.

Working Week: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week (8am ­– 4pm) with breaks for lunch and tea.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential –

• A postgraduate archaeology degree specialised in vertebrate zooarchaeology or equivalent experience
• A sound working knowledge of vertebrate faunal remains encountered within British archaeological deposits
• Current knowledge of the regional zooarchaeological literature as well as best practice analytical methodologies
• Experience in the on-site recovery of faunal assemblages with a demonstrable ability to advise field teams
• A proven ability to catalogue and analyse vertebrate fauna assemblages in a quick, accurate and comprehensive way
• Experience in the written reporting of the results of zooarchaeological analyses
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good computer and numeracy skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines and demands

Desirable –

• A track record of publication of zooarchaeological analyses or the strong potential to develop this
• A knowledge of available advanced scientific techniques and judgement regarding their feasibility in different circumstances
• An interest in zooarchaeological patterns and questions of particular relevance to the East of England
• An ability to contribute to furthering in-house methodologies and training
• Full current UK Driving License

Employee benefits:

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• 28 days of annual leave rising on service length (including bank holidays and an additional 3 days for Christmas, if employed over the Christmas period).
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers, Christmas vouchers
• Annual appraisal and progression opportunity
• Company pension scheme

To discuss elements of the role please contact Sian O’Neill (SONeill@pre-construct.com). For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Caroline Edwards (CEdwards@pre-construct.com).

PCA is committed to a comprehensive equal opportunities policy in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. All applicants with the relevant qualifications and experience are welcome to apply for this opportunity. Please be advised that you must hold the right to work and live in the UK in order to apply for this job.

We are expecting a high volume of applications, and therefore cannot commit to responding to all emails. In accordance with our GDPR policy, we will not keep unsuccessful applicants’ details or CVs on our system, unless you expressly request that we do.

Closing Date: 04/10/2024

Pre-Construct Archaeology is one of UK’s largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country. We have been delivering professional heritage services for 30 years, working on some of the largest and most complex sites in Britain. As 2024 progresses, we will be undertaking some very exciting projects in Greater London and the south-east, including Kent, Herts, Bucks, Essex and Sussex.

We are looking to recruit field staff at all levels, predominantly Field Archaeologist, Assistant Supervisor, Supervisor and Project Officer, plus some Trainee positions.

PCA offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including a pay banding structure that allows for career progression. All successful candidates will undergo a probationary 3-month period (6 months for trainees), after which, given satisfactory performance, they will be offered a further contract, work permitting.

About the job:

Location: Greater London, Kent, Herts, Bucks, Essex
Working week: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, usually 8am–4pm

Start Date: Project dependent, but within the next 2-4 weeks is anticipated

Salary range:

• Project Officer– starting at £37,317.07
• Supervisors – starting at £34,321.72
• Assistant Supervisors – starting at £31,939.11
• Archaeologists – starting at £29,485.11
• Trainees- £26,238.03

General Requirements for all of the following positions:

• Degree in Archaeology or related subject (e.g. History, Classics, Geology etc.)
• Ability and willingness to work on site in all kinds of weather
• Excellent oral and written English, basic maths skills are essential
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Good teamwork
• Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to PCA’s health and safety policies at all times
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

Possession of a current CSCS card is advantageous

Project Officers

Responsibilities (as described for Supervisors, plus the following):

• Assisting in the management of projects
• Supervision of a variety of sites, including large scale and infrastructure projects
• Preparing written account of undertaken field work, including publications, journal articles etc.
• Report checking, preparing WSIs, DBAs and RAMS
• Regular liaison with clients and contractors
• Health and safety responsibilities

Minimum requirements: (as described for Supervisors, plus the following)

• Degree in Archaeology or related subject
• Full clean UK driving license and willingness to drive company vehicles
• Experience in GPS survey
• At least five years of field work experience in the UK, including minimum two years of working in a supervisory role
• Proven written account of undertaken projects (grey literature reports, desk-based assessments, publications etc.)
• The successful candidates need to present a high level of self-motivation and discipline

Assistant Supervisors and Supervisors
Responsibilities:

• Excavation and recording of archaeological features and deposits to a high quality
• Supervision of small teams
• Machine watching
• Site survey
• On site liaison with clients and contractors
• Preparing written account of undertaken field work (grey literature reports)

Minimum requirements:

• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining excellent quality of work, mindfulness of project budget
• Computer literacy (MS Office package, databases, knowledge of graphic programs such as Auto Cad, QGIS, Illustrator etc. will be advantageous)
• Minimum two years of fieldwork experience in the UK
• Experience in report writing is desirable but not essential
• Experience in GPS surveying is desirable but not essential
• Full clean UK driving license and willingness to drive company vehicles (if applying for a Supervisor)

Archaeologists
Responsibilities:

• Excavation of archaeological features and deposits
• Collection and labelling of artefacts
• Completing context sheets for archaeological features and deposits, drawing plans and sections to scale, on site photography and basic survey using a GPS unit
• Collection and processing of environmental samples
• Post-excavation office work (occasionally required) including washing, marking and labelling finds, archiving site records

Minimum requirements:

• 3 months of commercial fieldwork experience from the UK

Trainees
Responsibilities (you will receive training in the following) – 6 months:

• Excavation of archaeological features and deposits
• Collection and labelling of artefacts
• Writing context sheets for archaeological features and deposits, drawing plans and sections to scale, on site photography and basic survey using a GPS unit
• Collection and processing of environmental samples
• Post-ex office work (occasionally required) including washing, marking and labelling finds and archiving site records

Our employee benefits:

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3 days for Christmas, if employed over the Christmas period), rising on service length
• £22.50 per night subsistence when working away from home and high-quality accommodation provided
• High quality PPE and site welfare provision– the safety of our staff always comes first
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working
• Childcare vouchers, Christmas vouchers
• H&S training relevant for your role will be provided and paid in full (such as CSCS, SSSTS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, CAT and Genny etc.)
• Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) annual subscriptions paid monthly
• Paid mileage if using own vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• Annual appraisal and pay progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme

 
How to apply:
Please email your CV and covering letter to Caroline Edwards, HR Manager: CEdwards@pre-construct.com Please state on your application which role you are applying for and describe your suitability by referring to the requirements listed above. If successful you may be asked to attend an interview at our London office.
 
PCA is committed to a comprehensive equal opportunities policy in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities without regard to race, religion or belief, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. All applicants with the relevant qualifications and experience are welcome to apply for this opportunity. Please be advised that you must hold the right to work and live in the UK in order to apply for this job.
 
PCA follow all current guidelines regarding SOP and take the safety of our staff as paramount – advice is up to date with government guidance and site-specific RAMS are available.
 
Please be advised we are expecting a high volume of applications, and therefore cannot commit to responding to all emails. In accordance with our GDPR policy, we will not keep unsuccessful applicants’ details or CVs on our system, unless you expressly request that we do.

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt and positions will be offered based upon project need, not based on selection from those received within a fixed period.