Are you fascinated by the past and looking for a career in commercial archaeology? Do you want to be part of big infrastructure schemes and work on interesting projects?
This is an excellent opportunity, if you are looking to expand your knowledge, improve your skills and be part of an excellent team.
Why Should You Apply?
We are a privately owned archaeological business, part of the RSK Group, a leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services. We provide heritage services to the development and construction sectors in UK and across the world. With four offices in England and one in Scotland, we offer our employees:
- Unique knowledge and expertise. For more than 20 years, Headland has provided not only business-focused archaeology but also people-focused business. We are highly respected within our industry for our achievements in innovation, tailor-made development coaching and training, and our expertise in commercial archaeology.
- Strong pioneering spirit. Our corporate culture is characterised by a healthy appetite for originality and development.
- Stable company with excellent growth. Over the years, we have demonstrated steady, positive economic development and formed successful partnerships.
- Good work environment. You will be surrounded by colleagues who are pleasant, professional, and enthusiastic about their work.
- Opportunity to influence. You get to work in an open climate, close to decision makers and with the possibility of making a difference.
- Part of RSK group. You will have further opportunities to become involved in nationally and internationally prominent projects with exciting prospects for career development. The group has c.15000 employees and c.230 environmentally lead companies.
The Role
The Geophysics delivery manager is responsible for staff activities within the Geophysics department, and the delivery of geophysical survey projects across the country and beyond. The role looks to deliver Headland’s geophysical projects safely, to a high standard of quality, with a good degree of consistency, innovatively and collaboratively with other parts of the business and stakeholders. The post-holder should have a clear understanding of company functionality – and the way in which their role functions in relation to other roles in the organisation. Headland is a Registered Organisation with CIfA, and you must adhere to our systems and processes which are in line with CIfA Standards and Ethics. In Headland we are proud of our people. We will support you to your meet your goals and train you in specific archaeological and other skills to feel confident and succeed in your role.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicating, monitoring and meeting KPI’s and company focal points/initiatives
- Continued management of a select portfolio of projects subject to agreed capacity
- Planning geophysical resource and equipment requirements
- Resolving scheduling conflicts in relation to geophysical work
- Assisting the development of geophysical recording and operating systems
- Ensuring systems are correctly implemented
- Agree priorities for L&D across the whole Geophysics department
- Supporting project managers, providing advice to keep projects on track
- Monitoring and reviewing the financial performance of geophysical projects
- Developing client relationships
- Capturing and measuring efficiencies
- Sign off on tenders, following the sales processes
- Facilitating appropriate meetings within the geophysics team
- Representing the company at external events
- Assist in delivering strategic objectives
- Supporting and promoting the company’s vison and objectives
Essential Key Skills
- A relevant degree, or proven experience
- Driving licence and willingness to travel
- CSCS Card (or equivalent)
- Experience in the commercial management of archaeological geophysical projects
- Detailed experience and understanding of UK commercial archaeology and planning legislation.
- Experience in the delivery of geophysical projects.
- Ability to work in collaboration with other construction professionals to deliver combined civils/archaeological projects
- Proficient in use and understanding of MS Office suite. Emerging skills in designing spreadsheets
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Comprehensive knowledge of safe working practices for typical archaeological geophysics
projects
- Good time and pressure management skills, ability to use your own initiative within the company structure
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable Skills
- A publication track-record
- CIfA Membership
- Experience in change management
- SMSTS qualification
Benefits we offer you:
- Being part of RSK Group
- Competitive paid subsistence when applicable
- Paid accommodation when applicable
- Use of cutting edge technology on site, e.g. paperless systems, iPads etc.
- Ongoing regular training in various areas e.g. Health & Safety, Technical areas and Transferable skills
- Annual profit discretionary bonus & performance-related bonus schemes
- 33 days annual leave, rising based on service length (including public holidays)
- Extra annual leave purchase scheme
- 5%-6% employer contribution to pension scheme
- Income Protection Policy, after a year with Headland
- Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 4 times your annual salary, after a year with Headland
- Regular performance, wellbeing & professional development check-ins
- Referral scheme with generous fee
- A support group of 30+ Mental Health First Aiders
- Regular offers through RSK Group (e.g. Tastecard, Gym membership discount, Holidays and Entertainment)
- Health support scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (advice on finance, mental health etc)
- Paid CIfA membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- SMSTS training where required
- Leadership and management training and workshops
How to apply
You must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to your commencement.
Send CV and covering letter to jobs@headlandarchaeology.com quoting reference GDM1225 Postal applications will not be accepted. For queries regarding the role, email jobs@headlandarchaeology.com.
Closing Date: 18 December 2025
Headland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Headland Archaeology is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability or need any adjustments to enable you to take part in the interview, please contact us at hr@headlandarchaeolgy.com so we can make suitable arrangements.
