Heritage Archaeologist: Hybrid Work, Real Infrastructure Impact, Dublin Pike

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your Impact As an Archaeologist, you’ll play a key role in delivering archaeological and cultural heritage services across a range of infrastructure projects. You will oversee mitigation, produce technical input, support environmental assessments and help ensure heritage considerations are effectively integrated into project planning and delivery.

Contribute to assessments, reporting and data recording

On‑site archaeological and cultural heritage oversight during construction and development works to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and guidelines

Undertake desk‑based assessments and heritage assessments to support planning, environmental assessment, and project development

Undertake site visits, walkover surveys, archive and topographic file visits

Prepare and contribute to cultural heritage chapters of EIARs, including impact assessments, mitigation strategies, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams

Review and QA fieldwork outputs, ensuring consistency with internal standards and regulatory requirements

Collect, interpret, and synthesise data from multiple sources (e.g., GIS, historic records, previous investigations) to inform assessments and reporting

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across infrastructure projects

Provide support to UK‑based teams as required

Requirements

Degree in Archaeology, Heritage Management, or a related discipline

Relevant professional experience in commercial archaeology, consultancy, or heritage assessment

Experience in archaeological fieldwork and reporting

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

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Membership (or working toward membership) of a relevant professional body (e.g., IAI, CIfA)

Experience with GIS and spatial data analysis

Benefits

33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to buy more

Pension scheme with combined contributions of up to 14%

Flexible working options, including a 5‑day or 4.5‑day working week

Life assurance at 4x your annual salary

Group income protection, providing 75% of salary for long‑term illness or injury

24/7 employee assistance programme for you and your family

Optional&Lifestyle Benefits

Purchase up to 80 hours additional annual leave

Employee share purchase scheme

Professional membership fees covered (after 1 year)

Education support through funded or part‑funded tuition

Bike‑to‑work scheme, TaxSaver tickets, and sports&social club

Our Culture&Working Arrangements We empower employees with hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Legal&EEO Statement As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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