About Us
Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited (PCA) has been delivering high quality and client focused professional heritage services for more than 30 years and is one of the UK’s largest archaeological companies, with seven regional offices across the country.
PCA are a member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA). The company is an accredited contractor, compliant with SMAS, Constructionline and Achilles, and has been assessed and approved to the quality management system ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 14001.
We provide a full range of fieldwork, surveying, built heritage and post-excavation services and employ a team of nationally or internationally renowned in-house specialists.
PCA are seeking an experienced Regional Manager to run our Winchester Office. This position has become available due to a planned retirement. The PCA Winchester Office undertakes a wide range of archaeological projects across the south and southwest of England but is not restricted to operations in this region only. The Winchester Office has a strong track record in producing archaeological reports and has long-standing relationships with the wider archaeological community across the region, including university departments, local societies and community groups.
The Position
The successful candidate will have a track record that includes managing an archaeological company or regional office; several years’ experience in managing archaeological projects within the commercial archaeological sector; managing a team of archaeological staff; and a demonstrable track record of project delivery. The role will be based in our Winchester offices
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Tendering for a variety of project types;
- Preparation of Project Designs/Written Schemes of Investigation;
- Project budgeting;
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations;
- Preparation of Health and Safety documentation relevant to archaeological projects;
- Familiar with current planning regulations as they apply to archaeology;
- Degree in archaeology or an allied subject;
- Full UK driving licence
- Membership of CIfA at MIfA level;
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Current CSCS card.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Archaeological background within the region covered
- A recognised Health and Safety qualification (managerial level)
PCA offers a friendly working environment, competitive salary and a range of attractive employee benefits, including:
- Friendly and supportive work environment;
- Generous annual leave (28 days including bank holidays and 3 extra days over the Christmas period) that rises with length of service;
- Flexible working, including home working where/if appropriate;
- Childcare vouchers, Christmas vouchers;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) subscriptions paid in full;
- Company pension scheme;
- Additional benefits which are regularly reviewed and updated;
- Mental Health First Aiders
For this particular position, PCA is willing to consider financial assistance with relocation, for the right candidate. This offer can be discussed further at interview.
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 or CVs on our system, unless you expressly request that we do.
A full job specification can be requested by contacting PCA’s HR Manager Caroline Edwards: CEdwards@pre-construct.com
Telephone queries should also be directed to Caroline Edwards, 07718492321.
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to: CEdwards@pre-construct.com Please be advised that CVs submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
All applications must be received by email by close of business on 12/01/2026
The first round of interviews will be held at the Winchester office in the week commencing 19/01/2026. Further interviews will likely also be conducted.
