Archaeologist

Role overview

Jacobs is looking for an Archaeologist to support archaeological and cultural heritage work across infrastructure projects in Ireland, with occasional support to UK teams. The role sits within a growing Archaeology & Heritage function and focuses on integrating heritage needs into project design, assessment, and delivery.

You will contribute technical expertise to mitigation planning, environmental assessment inputs, reporting, and site-based oversight. This position offers a mix of office-based analysis, fieldwork, and cross-functional collaboration in a busy infrastructure environment.

Key duties

• Assist with archaeological and heritage assessments, documentation, and record keeping.
• Monitor construction and development activity on site to ensure archaeological mitigation is carried out correctly and to the required professional, contractual, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare desk-based assessments and heritage studies to support planning, environmental review, and project progression.
• Carry out site inspections, walkover surveys, and visits to archives and topographic collections.
• Draft and support Cultural Heritage chapters for EIARs, including impact evaluation, mitigation planning, and coordination with other specialists.
• Check and quality review fieldwork outputs such as excavation reports, watching briefs, and survey deliverables.
• Gather, assess, and combine information from GIS, historical sources, and previous investigations to strengthen conclusions and reporting.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary project teams across a range of infrastructure assignments.
• Provide support to UK-based colleagues when needed.

Required experience and background

• A degree in Archaeology, Heritage Management, or a closely related subject.
• Professional experience in commercial archaeology, consultancy, or heritage assessment.
• Hands-on experience in archaeological fieldwork and report preparation.
• Working knowledge of Irish planning and heritage legislation.
• Ability to travel for site work throughout Ireland and occasionally to the UK.
• Strong written communication, analytical thinking, and organisational ability.
• Comfort working in multidisciplinary teams and balancing multiple priorities.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal communication skills.
• Membership of, or progress toward membership of, a relevant professional organisation such as IAI or CIfA.
• Experience using GIS and spatial data analysis tools.

Additional qualities valued

• A genuine interest in heritage and archaeology within modern infrastructure delivery.
• A practical, solution-oriented approach to both field and consultancy work.
• Ability to move between office tasks and site-based responsibilities across several projects.

Benefits and working arrangements

• 33 days of annual leave each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Pension provision with combined contributions of up to 14%.
• Flexible working options, including a 5-day or 4.5-day workweek.
• Life cover equal to 4 times annual salary.
• Group Income Protection covering 75% of salary in the event of long-term illness or injury.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families.
• Ability to buy up to 80 extra hours of annual leave.
• Employee share purchase scheme.
• Professional membership fees paid after 1 year.
• Education support through funded or partly funded tuition.
• Bike to Work scheme, TaxSaver tickets, and a Sports & Social Club.

Culture and inclusion

Jacobs promotes a collaborative, inclusive, and caring workplace where employees are supported to develop their careers and contribute meaningfully. The company emphasizes safety, integrity, inclusion, belonging, wellbeing, and flexible working practices.

The organisation welcomes candidates seeking flexible arrangements and applicants who may not meet every listed requirement. It also supports accessibility and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Accessibility and recruitment support

If you need support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, including an alternative application format, the recruitment team can be contacted for assistance.