Director/Associate Director – Archaeology - #1778620

RPS, a TetraTech company, is looking to appoint Directors/Associate Directors to our Archaeology Teams in Birmingham, Southampton, Abingdon, London, Gloucester and Newark. These are opportunities for consultants to take on and develop an existing client base.

These positions would suit candidates with an existing consultancy background. We are equally keen to receive applications from candidates with an established fieldwork pedigree – ideally more than 5 years (with project management experience). You will be part of an experienced heritage team working on many of the biggest and most complicated heritage projects in the country. The bulk of our workload is in response to housing and distribution projects – but we are also increasingly involved in RPS led schemes for renewable energy, infrastructure etc.

What You Will Be Doing

• Preparation of Archaeological DBAs, Environmental Statements and potentially Appeal related documents
• Project management of a range of projects of different scales across different sectors – ensuring that they advance on time and budget
• Line management and mentoring of junior staff
• Business development
• Liaison with clients, local planning authorities and relevant stakeholders
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

We pride ourselves on our commercial awareness and on our track record of rapid career progression. If you are ambitious and understand the Government’s need to build more houses and to expand our green energy infrastructure – we are the company for you. You have a part to play in delivering these objectives – and you will get to see and influence some great archaeological projects at the same time.

We are open to applications from candidates with an established consultancy background and those with project management experience in archaeological contracting organisations (and elsewhere). You should have the technical experience to be able to provide accurate advice on the archaeological implications of development. You need to be prepared to give clients advice that they don’t want (on occasion) and also to have the ability to find solutions to complex and seemingly intractable problems. You should have Associate or full Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (or be eligible for this), ideally have a relevant degree and a strong knowledge of the planning system. If you do not tick all of these boxes please do not be dissuaded from applying – we are keen to recruit and to mentor candidates showing the aptitude that we are looking for.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you will have the opportunity to speak informally with Duncan Hawkins, Simon Mortimer or Richard Smalley to answer any queries in advance of a more formal interview.

Why Choose RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.

We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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