Role

Contribute and lead on cultural heritage activities including undertaking a wide range of historic environment projects; providing informed, expert advice to clients and colleagues in relation to potential heritage constraints and opportunities; and input into design proposals/option selection.

Organise and maintain programme of completion, liaising with client and AMS senior management. Preparation of robust heritage documents which may be used to support planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), including desk-based assessments (DBAs), screening reports and scoping documents, cultural heritage impact assessments to an exceptionally high standard. Maintain records, timesheets, and timescales to ensure projects are delivered on time.

Need to be highly motivated, flexible, innovative, conscientious, and efficient in all aspects of the job. Aligns with AMS Values.

Main Duties

• Ensuring that all project tracking systems are updated and maintained, and that all follow-on details relating to archaeological licensing are kept up to date with the Excavations Team at AMS;
• Preparing DBAs, EIA screening and scoping reports, constraints studies, option selection reports and the Cultural Heritage chapters of EIA Reports (EIARs);
• Assessing the impacts of proposed developments, including major infrastructure schemes such as road, rail, greenway and pipeline schemes, on Cultural Heritage (archaeology, architectural/built heritage, portable heritage and intangible heritage);
• Undertaking archaeological surveys including site inspections and walkover surveys to identify and assess archaeological and architectural/built heritage assets;
• Carrying out significance assessments of Cultural Heritage assets and likely impacts in line with published guidelines and best practice;
• Undertaking comparative option assessments and EIAs for road schemes and other infrastructural developments using published TII and EPA guidelines;
• Attending Oral Hearings as Cultural Heritage Expert Witness;
• Consulting with statutory and local authorities and liaising with clients, design teams, contractors, other specialists and local communities as required;
• Compiling and authoring Conservation Management Plans and plans relating to World Heritage Properties as required;
• Undertaking and acting as AMS lead on community-based heritage projects as required.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of archaeology and cultural heritage
• Excellent knowledge of EIAR methodologies and assessment procedures
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office Word & Excel – minimum; familiarity with Gantt charts and QGIS important)
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent timekeeping
• Works independently/in a team
• Technical/specialist knowledge

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in Cultural Heritage EIA in Ireland/UK
• Experience in planning
• Degree in archaeology, architectural heritage/conservation, or other relevant discipline
• Driver’s licence

About You

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Achieves a proficient level of knowledge, skills and formal qualifications, where necessary
• Responds positively to the challenges of the role

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience
• Hybrid working
• Central, impactful role across diverse teams
• Supportive environment with opportunities for CPD and process-improvement work
• Structured onboarding and ongoing professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Pension

Applying

Applications via CV and cover letter should be sent to hr@ams-consultancy.com. If you would like any further information on this post, please contact joanne.hughes@ams-consultancy.com for an informal discussion. Your enquiry will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Contact details for two referees will be required if you are successful at interview. Referees will not be approached without the candidate’s permission.

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