Project Supervisors
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
PERMANENT ROLES
Are you looking for your next step-up in Archaeology? We have the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
We are looking for Project Supervisors to join our expanding team in Northampton during a period of sustained business growth.
We have a diverse and interesting portfolio of exciting projects throughout the UK and an expanding client base.
The role will be based in the MOLA Northampton office and at project sites as required, so a level of flexibility to work away is required.
Our expertise is being sought across infrastructure, residential and commercial developments across the central, eastern and southern counties.
The Role
The Project Supervisor will have sole responsibility for small-medium sized projects primarily involving fieldwork, post-fieldwork analysis, reporting and publication. These include excavations, evaluations, survey work and building recording. They will also contribute to larger scale schemes as part of a team led by a Project Officer, being responsible for specific areas or tasks within the archaeological team.
The successful candidate will have proven extensive and relevant experience within commercial archaeology. They will have good organisational skills with an ability to work to fixed timescales and deadlines. They will be able to provide evidence of clarity in both written and spoken communication and be able to liaise effectively with colleagues, clients, and planning archaeologists.
A full clean driving licence is essential for this role as regular travel will be required.
MOLA have a policy of mentoring and training staff at all levels to develop individual capability and enhance career prospects, with opportunities for internal advancement and promotion, as well as developing specialist skills.
MOLA will provide successful candidates with training required for the role (SSSTS, First Aid, Cat and Genny , GS6 and Banksman).
HOW TO APPLY
You can apply via our recruitment portal on the MOLA website.
Closing date for all applications is: Sunday 12th October 2025
For full details of the required competencies and experience, please download the Job Description and Personal Specification.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencement.
MOLA promotes diversity and equality of opportunity at all levels, and welcomes applications from people regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief.
The Company
MOLA is an experienced and innovative archaeology practice. We have been providing independent, professional heritage advice and services for over 40 years across the UK and internationally on schemes both large and small. Our commercial services are designed to help our development, infrastructure and construction sector clients to meet their planning process requirements swiftly and expertly, with the certainty and value they need.
As an education charity our aim is to inspire people to be curious about their heritage. We are proud of our award-winning community engagement and education programmes, which are founded on partnership and participation. As an Independent Research Organisation, we set out to share the knowledge and information we generate with the widest audience possible for the benefit of society. The research we conduct as part of the planning and development process takes place alongside our own research framework.
The Benefits
Generous annual leave allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Generous sick pay provision
Employee Assistance Programme
Gym discounts
Generous parental leave
PPE provided
Relevant professional subscriptions paid
Employer contribution pension scheme
Free access to over 900 museums, galleries & exhibitions
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