Project Manager (Contracting)

The Role:

CFA is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to join our Milton Keynes team. The right candidate will play an integral part in the management and growth of our branch office, helping develop client and stakeholder relationships whilst guiding and managing teams to the required outcomes and commercial objectives. We are seeking an individual who can take the lead role and ensure effective communication between teams across a variety of project types.

We are looking for a motivated individual with a proven track record in project and people management. You will help to support staff with their development, enabling people to flourish and fulfil their potential to achieve and promote Company objectives and values. To thrive in this role, you will need to love variety, be able to work independently communicate well and be highly organised.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintaining and promoting effective working relationships and communication with both colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Applying a thorough knowledge and understanding of archaeological best practice to every area of your work, particularly in relation to British archaeology and the principles and processes relevant to archaeological investigations.
• Management of projects from procurement, tender and project design stages through to fieldwork management reporting and publication, adhering to agreed timescales and budgets.
• Follow the company’s values and objectives by promoting the high standards of quality, health, safety, and welfare amongst staff.
• Assisting in the management and development of staff, applying the Company’s appraisal, training and performance management procedures.
• Collaboration with colleagues and teams across other UK offices to coordinate project workloads and resources.
• Applying well-developed analytical and report writing skills, ensuring primary and interpretative data are presented accurately and appropriately.
• Ensuring that quality, environmental and health and safety management systems are effectively implemented, and that documents sent to clients and other stakeholders are checked and signed off at the appropriate level.

Benefits of working at CFA include:

• Competitive remuneration (above CIfA minima) with annual review.
• Overnight subsistence and travel costs paid (compliant with all current Govt and industry guidance).
• Weekend accommodation provided where applicable.
• Competitive annual leave allowance (including public holidays), rising with continuing service
• Generous weekend working compensation when required.
• ‘Time off in Lieu’ for overtime including travel time.
• Generous company sick pay, after qualifying period, and occupational health support.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including for immediate family.
• Paid for / supplied fully compliant PPE etc.
• Employer contribution to auto-enrolment pension scheme of 6%.
• Profit distribution scheme.
• CIfA membership subscriptions paid in full.
• Performance Reviews and CPD supported via appraisals and personal access to HR portal.
• Professional training, including H&S, Skills & Technical, GDPR, First Aid.
• Hybrid and Homeworking.
• Independent confidential counselling and Occupational Support services.
• Relocation support where applicable.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Please apply via email to careers@cfa-arch.co.uk quoting reference ‘Project Manager PMK0323' in the subject line no later than close of business on 31st May 2023. Only completed applications with a covering letter and CV will be accepted. The interviews will be arranged on a mutually convenient date at our Milton Keynes Office.

For an informal conversation about the role, and the ambitions of CFA Archaeology, please phone Martin Lightfoot (07554 011 999) or Dr Mel Johnson (07901 550 886).

CFA follows all GDPR regulations when handling personal data. All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

CFA Archaeology follows a policy of equal opportunities for employment, training, and other conditions of service. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of identity and right to work in the UK will be required prior to commencing employment.