Archaeological Supervisor

Lisa Courtney

Sep 22

2 min read

Position: Archaeological Supervisor

Courtney Deery Heritage Consultancy Ltd. is seeking experienced Archaeological Supervisors to support archaeological testing, monitoring and excavation projects throughout Ireland.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in commercial archaeology in Ireland and will be capable of supervising field teams, maintaining high standards of archaeological recording and working under the direction of a licence holder/project archaeologist.

The position will involve both Dublin-based and nationwide projects, and candidates should

Location: Dublin-based with projects throughout Ireland

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

Supervising archaeological testing, monitoring and excavation.
Identifying, excavating and recording archaeological features and deposits to a high standard.
Supervising field teams under the direction of a licence holder/project archaeologist.
Ensuring appropriate archaeological recording procedures and site documentation are maintained.
Maintaining accurate site records, including context sheets, registers, site notes and photographic records.
Preparing archaeological plans, sections and other field drawings.
Assisting with archaeological reporting and project documentation.
Supporting the organisation and day-to-day delivery of archaeological field projects.
Working independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.
Travelling to project sites throughout Ireland as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Degree in Archaeology or a related discipline.
Relevant experience in commercial archaeology in Ireland.
Experience in archaeological testing, monitoring and excavation.
Experience identifying, excavating and recording archaeological features and deposits.
Experience supervising archaeological field teams.
Good understanding of archaeological recording procedures and site documentation.
Experience preparing plans, sections and other archaeological field drawings.
Good organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Current Safe Pass.
Full clean driving licence.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience with GPS survey, GIS and large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects would be an advantage.

Benefits:

Competitive salary of €40,000+, depending on experience.
Mileage and overnight expenses.
Opportunity to work on a wide variety of archaeological sites and project types.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Ongoing professional development and training.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV, cover letter, and details of your excavation licence eligibility to

info@courtneydeery.ie with the subject line Archaeologist Application – [Your Name].