Assistant Project Manager - Archaeology
Due to continued growth and planned expansion, Cura Terrae Land and Nature is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Archaeology team in Sheffield.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced archaeologist ready to develop their project-management responsibilities. You’ll support the successful delivery of archaeological fieldwork, contribute to tenders and project planning, and help maintain high standards across recording, reporting, safety and client service.
The Role
- Support the day-to-day delivery of archaeological projects, from initial set-up through to completion.
- Assist with preparing tenders, budgets and project programmes.
- Draft, edit and review Written Schemes of Investigation, RAMS, trench plans and other project documentation.
- Attend project-planning and fieldwork-programme meetings.
- Liaise with clients, landowners, agents, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Manage project activities to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
- Undertake quality assurance of archaeological records, reports and archives.
- Write and compile archaeological reports and project archives.
- Prepare and review risk assessments, ensuring work complies with company procedures, CIfA standards and industry best practice.
- Coordinate with Project Managers and Office Administrators on vehicles, plant, welfare and resourcing.
- Support tenders, business development and relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Mentor colleagues, share technical knowledge and support positive staff engagement.
- Undertake line-management responsibilities where required, including performance reviews and staff development.
What We’re Looking For
- A degree in archaeology or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable record of successful project delivery and team management.
- Strong knowledge of British archaeology and relevant UK legislation, policy and professional practice.
- Experience writing and reviewing archaeological reports, WSIs, RAMS and related documentation.
- An understanding of commercial requirements, including budgets, programmes and resource planning.
- Good people-management skills, with the ability to organise, motivate, mentor and develop colleagues.
- Working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
- Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong administrative and digital skills, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
- Holds, or is working towards ACIfA / MCIfA accreditation (desirable but not essential)
- A full UK driving licence.
- A health and safety qualification equivalent to SMSTS or above desirable.
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Company pension.
- Hybrid working.
- Career development, mentoring and progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative culture.
- Access to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors.
- Opportunity to work on meaningful, nature-positive projects.
- Employee discounts, social events, and volunteer days.
Cura Terrae is a Great Place to Work® certified organisation. We value teamwork, professionalism, and inclusivity, and we’re committed to supporting our people’s development, health, and wellbeing.
We actively support the development of our people and provide opportunities to grow across a diverse range of environmental disciplines.
Apply Today
If you think you’d be a good match, even if you don’t meet every requirement — we’d love to hear from you.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any questions, reach out to the Recruitment Team at recruitment@cura-terrae.com
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