Archaeologist – Infrastructure Projects

About the role

Jacobs is seeking an Archaeologist to deliver archaeological and cultural heritage services across a range of infrastructure projects in Ireland. You will ensure heritage considerations are integrated into project planning and delivery while working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct on‑site archaeological and cultural heritage oversight during construction to ensure compliance and execution of mitigation strategies.
• Undertake Desk Based Assessments and heritage assessments to support planning and environmental assessments.
• Prepare and contribute to Cultural Heritage chapters of EIARs, including impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Review and quality assure archaeological fieldwork outputs such as excavation reports and surveys.
• Collect, interpret, and synthesize data from GIS, historic records, and previous investigations.
• Provide support to UK‑based teams as required and travel across Ireland for site work.

Required profile

• Degree in Archaeology, Heritage Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in commercial archaeology or heritage assessment.
• Knowledge of Irish planning and heritage legislation.
• Ability to travel for site‑based work across Ireland and occasionally the UK.
• Excellent report writing, analytical and organisational skills.
• Membership (or working towards) of a relevant professional body (e.g., IAI, CIfA).

Required skills

• GIS
• Spatial data analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment.
• Growth of the Archaeology & Heritage capability within a global engineering firm.