PROJECT SUPERVISOR (SHEFFIELD)

About The Role

York Archaeology delivers commercial archaeological services from offices in York, Sheffield, and Nottingham. We operate world-famous heritage attractions in York alongside provision of UK-wide excavation, survey, consultancy, conservation services, research, and an unmatched commitment to dissemination, engagement, and public benefit.

Location: SHEFFIELD

Salary: £29,398 – £31,008 p.a. dependent on experience

Hours of Work: 37 Hours

Permanent contracts available following completion of 3-month probationary period

Travel to sites across the UK will be required

Responsibilities

• Implementing agreed programmes of fieldwork within strict time and budgetary constraints
• Supervision of small to medium field teams
• Independent excavation, survey and recording
• Elements of post-excavation analysis and reporting

Requirements

• A degree in archaeology or related discipline and an appropriate level of demonstrable experience (3+ years)
• Experience supervising plant, and overseeing small- to medium-sized teams across a varied portfolio of site types
• A full, UK driving licence; and willingness to drive teams, YA crew vehicles and welfare vans where required, following successful completion of our driver's training course

Desirable Criteria

• CIfA membership would be advantageous, but not essential
• A First Aid at Work certificate would be advantageous, but not essential
• Experience in technical report writing at a commercial level (i.e. production of WSIs and grey literature) or a willingness to learn the same

Applicants will be expected to work locally within the region and farther afield; please note that a considerable proportion of our fieldwork programme can require teams to stay away from home during the week. Accommodation, transport and subsistence will be provided.

If you would like to become part of a forward-looking, professional and friendly team then we'd love to hear from you. Please ensure you have fully read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying.

For an informal discussion please contact Zoë Richardson (Project Manager) at: zrichardson@yorkat.co.uk

Successful candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

To apply: Please use this Evalu-8 application link

Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026*

*If suitable candidates are identified prior to the above closing date then the application process may be closed