Site Supervisor
Job Summary
The Site Supervisor oversees designated site/project operations, ensuring best archaeological practices in fieldwork and post-excavation. This includes assessing and meeting logistical and personnel requirements, liaising with clients and regulatory bodies, and communicating site procedures to Site Assistants. The role may also involve post-excavation tasks, including report production and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Fieldwork
Salary: €38,325 - €41,293.35 (depending on experience)
The Site Supervisor oversees designated site/project operations, ensuring best archaeological practices in fieldwork and post-excavation. This includes assessing and meeting logistical and personnel requirements, liaising with clients and regulatory bodies, and communicating site procedures to Site Assistants. The role may also involve post-excavation tasks, including report production and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Fieldwork
- Travel to various site locations across Ireland, with temporary accommodation as required.
- Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and all Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Waste Management policies.
- Supervise a team of archaeologists in excavation and recording tasks.
- Maintain adequate on-site staffing levels and liaise with the Site Manager accordingly.
- Assist with daily site operations, including mobilisation, groundworks, fencing, manual handling, logistics, and demobilisation.
- Provide on-site training and orientation for staff.
- Enforce disciplinary codes of conduct and report issues to the Site Manager.
- Ensure sufficient tools, equipment, and resources are available.
- Implement excavation strategies to meet budget and schedule requirements.
- Maintain high standards in site archives, documentation, and record-keeping (including machinery usage and staff performance).
- Act as Site Manager in their short-term absence.
- Conduct archaeological monitoring of construction/demolition works as needed.
- Contribute to the production and delivery of draft, preliminary, and final reports.
- Complete assigned post-excavation tasks efficiently and ensure timely delivery.
- Oversee the progress of subordinates in post-excavation work.
- Adhere to defined project milestones and deadlines.
- Communicate project report requirements to all relevant stakeholders.
- Degree in archaeology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of excavation techniques and site/post-excavation procedures.
- Experience working on various site types.
- Full Category B driving license and own transport.
- Valid SOLAS Safe Pass & Manual Handling Certificate.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
- Good organisational skills
- Multi-tasking and time management abilities
- Ability to mediate and facilitate discussions
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Knowledge of Irish Archaeology and History
Salary: €38,325 - €41,293.35 (depending on experience)
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
