Resident Archaeologist, Dublin

WSP
Dublin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: SalesEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Documentation","Coordination","Communication","Teamwork"]

The Resident Archaeologist will be based in Dublin, supporting the Project Archaeologist on Light Rail projects, supervising on-site work, reviewing method statements and reports, and maintaining detailed site records. This role involves coordinating field activities, liaising with contractors and landowners, and ensuring archaeological requirements are met across urban and rural environments in Ireland.

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Resident Archaeologist, Dublin

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Job Summary

The Resident Archaeologist will be based in Dublin, supporting the Project Archaeologist on Light Rail projects, supervising on-site work, reviewing method statements and reports, and maintaining detailed site records. This role involves coordinating field activities, liaising with contractors and landowners, and ensuring archaeological requirements are met across urban and rural environments in Ireland.
Location: Dublin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Sales

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the TII assigned Project Archaeologist for Light Rail projects in the performance of their duties.
  • •On-site supervision, coordination, record keeping of Light Rail Projects including MetroLink.
  • •Review draft method statements, progress reports, excavation reports, architectural heritage reports, cultural heritage reports, etc.
  • •Review CVs of proposed consultant/contractor staff changes to ensure compliance with archaeological requirements.
  • •Keep a comprehensive diary constituting a detailed work history of archaeological services and significant incidents on site and during post-excavation.

Key Requirements

  • •Be a qualified archaeologist.
  • •A third level qualification in Archaeology Level 8 (NFQ) and ten years relevant post-graduate experience (If the candidate has a Level 9 (NFQ), five years relevant post-graduate experience will be acceptable).
  • •Experience of working on an Archaeological Code of Practice (as agreed with the Department) project at a senior level e.g., Site Director, Senior Archaeologist, Contractor’s Consultant Archaeologist or Project Archaeologist.
  • •Fulfilled the duties of a Project Archaeologist under a Code of Practice agreed with the Department or demonstrated experience of fulfilling similar duties on another project.
  • •Proven ability in managing archaeological excavation and post-excavation work and dealing with archaeological investigation on large scale development.
Experience:ArchaeologyHeritage
Education:Bachelor's in Archaeology
Skills:Attention to detailDocumentationCoordinationCommunicationTeamwork
Licenses:Driving license
Languages:English

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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