Archaeological Research Services Ltd are recruiting for a Project Manager who is business-focused and an effective and experienced manager. You need to be highly disciplined, an excellent record-keeper, a good ‘people person’ as well as a competent archaeologist. We also welcome applications from allied professionals with a broader construction background experienced with NEC4 contracts/QS work to help deliver our projects. The post can be based out of any of our offices, with potential for some remote working. Regular visits to our Bakewell HQ and on-site visits are required. We have positions available for an immediate start.
You will ideally have experience of running a wide range of projects, motivating and leading teams, planning staff allocations to jobs, keeping metrics, accurate invoicing and WIP reporting, coordinating post-excavation work, negotiating with local authority archaeologists, producing risk assessments, quality assurance and report checking. You will have responsibility for delivering a wide range of projects, both commercial and research-based, to time and budget and will be accountable to the Head of Field Archaeology. A good knowledge of British Archaeology is important and ideally a track record in reports, editing and perhaps publication. Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite is essential and use of GIS is an advantage.
We are a high performing company with a professional yet friendly culture with many outstanding performers. We maintain a high commitment to staff development and training and look forward to supporting career development and developing people to be the best they can be.
Employee benefits:
- Strong, positive corporate culture and friendly management team
- Competitive salary
- We are an award-winning employee-owned business, where every team member shares in our success through an engaged ownership culture and the potential for annual income tax-free bonuses (subject to company performance and eligibility criteria)
- Sector-leading commitment to training and career progression
- Membership of the Company’s health cash plan which includes a range of health services
- Discounts and rewards on health, fitness and entertainment
- Attractive pension contribution
- Life assurance cover
- 29 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays),with additional annual leave accrued linked to length of service
- Quality accommodation provided for away work with competitive subsistence
- Full personal protective equipment and Company branded workwear
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100% of CIfA subscription fees etc.
To apply:
Download, fill in and submit all the required documentation as set out below and send to personnel@archaeologicalresearchservices.com.
Apply Here: Careers - Archaeological Research Services Ltd
If you would like to discuss the post with us then please ring us on 01629 814540 and ask for ‘personnel’.
Closing Date: 18 December 2026
Applicants must complete and send in:
- Covering letter comprising 250 words on why you consider yourself a suitable candidate.
- Our application form (downloadable from the careers section of our website)
- Full CV
- Equal opportunities form is optional (downloadable from the careers section of our website)
