Quaternary Scientific Senior Project Manager(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

Quaternary Scientific is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take a leading role in the delivery of archaeological science research projects. This permanent position offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of academic and commercially funded work, contributing to both research excellence and sustainable project delivery within the Quaternary Science team.

The post is well suited to a specialist who combines technical expertise in environmental archaeology with strong organisational and collaborative skills.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across multiple archaeological science projects. Your work will span planning, delivery, and reporting, ensuring projects meet professional, regulatory, and commercial standards.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Managing archaeological science projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring quality, timeliness, and financial performance.
• Applying specialist knowledge in archaeobotanical analysis—such as pollen, plant macrofossils, or phytoliths—to support research outcomes.
• Overseeing fieldwork programmes, laboratory analyses, and the production of technical and specialist reports.
• Working closely with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities to provide expert advice and ensure compliance with planning and environmental guidance.
• Contributing to peer-reviewed publications and wider knowledge exchange activities.
• Supervising technical staff and supporting the effective operation of geoarchaeology and palaeoenvironmental laboratories.
• Supporting teaching activities and student placements where appropriate.

The role operates within the wider framework of UK planning, environmental protection, and archaeological best practice, including guidance set out in the National Planning Policy Framework
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Specialist expertise in at least one area of archaeobotanical analysis.
• A postgraduate qualification (MSc or equivalent) in Quaternary science, environmental archaeology, geoarchaeology, or a closely related discipline.
• Extensive experience interpreting complex datasets and producing high-quality technical reports.
• Proven project management capability, including coordinating people, resources, and deadlines.
• Experience building effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Practical competence in archaeological fieldwork, particularly borehole investigations.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to develop new skills through training and professional development.
• Knowledge of geoarchaeological processes and deposit modelling would be an advantage.

Visa and Right to Work Information

Applicants who may require visa sponsorship are strongly encouraged to review their eligibility before applying. Information on the Skilled Worker visa route is available via UK Visas and Immigration:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

The University is unable to provide visa advice at the application stage and will only discuss visa options with shortlisted candidates.

Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

The role involves both fieldwork and laboratory-based activity and is undertaken in line with national health, safety, and environmental regulations, including:

https://www.gov.uk/environment

Equality, Inclusion and Flexible Working

The University is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We actively support the principles of the Equality Act 2010
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance

We are proud members of the Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, champion LGBT+ equality, and are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time, flexible working, and secondment arrangements are welcomed and considered in line with operational requirements.