Senior Archaeological & Cultural Heritage Consultant

About the Role ORS is recruiting for a Senior Archaeological & Cultural Heritage Consultant as part of the continued growth of our acquisition teams and expanded pillar offerings. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning archaeological consultancy and work on a diverse portfolio of projects across Ireland, spanning transport, utilities, commercial and residential development. You’ll join an experienced and highly professional consultancy and fieldwork team, working with a wide range of clients and contributing to the delivery of high-quality, practical and objective archaeological and cultural heritage solutions. With a strong reputation across the industry and a commitment to professional standards, we are proud to be a Corporate Member of the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland. Key Responsibilities The Senior Archaeological & Cultural Heritage Consultant will be responsible for: - The preparation of archaeological assessments as part of the planning application process; screening and scoping reports as part of the EIAR process and EIAR chapters as part of a variety of large-scale development. Responsibilities will also include the compilation of constraints studies and route selection assessments, which form part of the development of large-scale infrastructure developments. We currently have a large number of major infrastructure projects running through consultancy as well as multiple smaller projects. - Compiling impact assessments in relation to the archaeological and cultural heritage resource and devising mitigation measures for same. - Undertaking field inspections as part of the assessment process, in order to identify recorded and previously unrecorded sites of archaeological and cultural heritage potential. - Liaising with statutory and non-statutory authorities, as well as project design teams and clients. - Managing sub-contractors, where additional specialist surveys are required as part of the consultancy process. - Providing expert witness services for archaeology and cultural heritage at Oral Hearing, as well as responding to submissions and attending workshops. Essential Requirements - Minimum BA/BSc Degree in Archaeology  - Minimum 2 years’ senior archaeological consultancy experience (in either the UK or Ireland – project examples will be required) - Robust knowledge of planning systems in relation to archaeology and heritage and a thorough knowledge of archaeology and heritage subject matter and the application of policy. - Excellent writing and communications skills, ability to work individually and as part of a team, thrive under pressure and able to work to tight deadlines. - Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing situations is critical. - Proven knowledge of archaeological fieldwork processes - Proficient in Word and Excel, and using GIS and mapmaking software (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS) - Ability to reliably commute to fieldwork locations as required Desirable Requirements - (Any postgraduate qualifications in EIA would be a particular advantage, along with any qualifications relating to the built heritage resource) - On site fieldwork experience would be of benefit What We Can Offer You Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.   We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include: - Competitive salary - Remote-first hybrid model - Flexible working hours - Employee Assistance Programme - Free on-site parking - Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform - Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding - Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees - Talent Development Programmes - Access to leading career coaches   About ORS ORS is a world-class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.   Don’t just take our word for it! ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture. - Ranked 27th Best Small & Medium Workplace in Europe, Great Place to Work 2026 - Winner of Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026 - Winner of HR Team of the Year, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026 - Winner of Best Workplace for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026 - Winner of Consultancy Firm of the Year, Irish Design & Build Awards 2026 - Winner of Engineering Consultancy of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025 - Winner of Graduate Programme of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025 - Winner of Best Company to Work For, Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025 - Top 3 Medium-Sized Company, Great Place to Work Awards 2025 - Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing, Great Place to Work 2025 - Silver Accreditation, Investors in Diversity 2025 - Winner of Best People Development of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2024 - Winner of Recruitment & Retention Strategy, Workplace Excellence Awards 2024 - Great Place to Work Certified consecutively since 2017 - Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited since 2017   ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.