At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.
Dalcour Maclaren are recruiting a senior archaeology and built heritage consultant to join our expanding team in Stirling, Scotland.
As a Senior Archaeology and Built Heritage consultant you will:
Work collaboratively within the Archaeology and Built Heritage Team and the wider Environment & Planning Team by providing advice and support to colleagues
Prepare Archaeological DBAs and/or Built Heritage Statements and EIA chapters to a high standard
Design and develop programmes for a variety of fieldwork projects across a wide range of business sectors through consultation and the production of WSI and Mitigation Strategies
Source and commission archaeological fieldwork, geophysical and other archaeological and heritage surveys
Oversee site works as a Clerk of Works
Co-ordinate consultations with curators, stakeholders, clients and contractors;
Report on small scale field work
Supervise and mentor junior member of the team
Prepare fee proposals
Manage project budgets and deadlines effectively
The successful candidate will have:
An understanding of the drivers of UK commercial archaeology, specifically the primary legislation, policies and guidance pertaining to the historic environment,
Demonstrable practical experience in commercial archaeology, consultancy, built heritage or curatorial work (as a guide - c5 years of experience),
Full clean UK Driving licence
Membership of CIfA, at Associate or Member level (or IHBC) or be willing to join
Good organisational & communication skills
Excellent team working skills but able to act on their own initiative
Working knowledge of MS Office and a GIS package
Excellent verbal and written skills
Particular interest will be given to those individuals who seek to expand their experience of, or interest in Historic Building Recording, Geoarchaeology or to develop their role as an archaeological clerk of works on larger scale projects.
Benefits:
- Annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
- Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
- Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance
- Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
- Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
- Cycle to work scheme
- 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
- 4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
- BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service
- Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service
- Professional development – paid study leave
- Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
- 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year
Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills Required
- Approximately five years of practical experience in commercial archaeology, consultancy, built heritage, or curatorial work
- Understanding of UK commercial archaeology, including primary legislation, policies, and historic environment guidance
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Membership of CIfA at Associate or Member level, or IHBC membership, or willingness to join
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work independently
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a GIS package
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in or experience with historic building recording, geoarchaeology, or archaeological clerk of works duties
What We Do
Dalcour Maclaren is a professional services consultancy serving utilities and infrastructure in the UK and Ireland. It helps clients unlock land access and acquisition, geospatial data, planning permission, environmental consents, and stakeholder engagement. Its services include land and property, geomatics, and environment and planning, supporting project delivery across the client lifecycle. Its work enables projects such as offshore wind developments, airport expansions, water security, new pipelines, and green recovery schemes.
