7 August, 2025

Job Opportunity: Senior Archaeological & Cultural Heritage Consultant

TITLE: Senior Archaeological & Cultural Heritage Consultant
LOCATION: IAC Head Office, Network Enterprise Centre, Kilcoole, Co Wicklow/ home working (subject to agreement).
CONTRACT: Full-time (37.5 hour-week Mon-Fri.). Contract: Immediate start, permanent position (all pending suitability and probation).
REMUNERATION: €47-50,000 per annum (dependant on experience).
BACKGROUND: IAC is recruiting for a Senior Archaeological & Cultural Heritage Consultant. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an award winning archaeological with significant experience in working for a wide variety of Clients and across sectors from transport and utilities to commercial and residential developments. We have a dedicated and highly professional consultancy and fieldwork team, who work to the highest standard and provide robust and objective solutions for the benefit of our clients and the wider historic environment. IAC Archaeology is proud to be a Corporate Member of the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland. The right candidate will enjoy working with highly experienced professionals in the field.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties

1. Senior Archaeological & Cultural Heritage Consultant will be responsible for:
2. The preparation of archaeological assessments as part of the planning application process; screening and scoping reports as part of the EIAR process and EIAR chapters as part of a variety of large-scale development. Responsibilities will also include the compilation of constraints studies and route selection assessments, which form part of the development of large-scale infrastructure developments. We currently have a large number of major infrastructure projects running through consultancy as well as multiple smaller projects.
3. Compiling impact assessments in relation to the archaeological and cultural heritage resource and devising mitigation measures for same.
4. Undertaking field inspections as part of the assessment process, in order to identify recorded and previously unrecorded sites of archaeological and cultural heritage potential.
5. Liaising with statutory and non-statutory authorities, as well as project design teams and clients.
6. Managing sub-contractors, where additional specialist surveys are required as part of the consultancy process.
7. Providing expert witness services for archaeology and cultural heritage at Oral Hearing, as well as responding to submissions and attending workshops.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Requirements
1. Minimum BA/BSc Degree in Archaeology (Any postgraduate qualifications in EIA would be a particular advantage, along with any qualifications relating to the built heritage resource)
2. Minimum 2 years’ senior archaeological consultancy experience (in either the UK or Ireland – project examples will be required)
3. Robust knowledge of planning systems in relation to archaeology and heritage and a thorough knowledge of archaeology and heritage subject matter and the application of policy.
4. Excellent writing and communications skills, ability to work individually and as part of a team, thrive under pressure and able to work to tight deadlines. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing situations is critical.
5. Proven knowledge of archaeological fieldwork processes (On site fieldwork experience would be of benefit)
6. Applicants should also be proficient in Word and Excel and in using GIS and mapmaking software (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS)
7. Full driver’s license

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Flexible working
2. Free on-site parking
3. Employee Assistance Programme
4. Full training

HOW TO APPLY: Email a cover letter and CV to HR@IAC.ie

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IAC is an equal opportunity employer.