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.

Awarded Consultancy Firm of the Year at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2026
Great Place to Work certified 27th Best Small & Medium Workplace in Europe 2026
Winner of the Workplace Excellence Awards Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams 2026
Winner of the Workplace Excellence Awards HR Team of the Year 2026
Winner of the Workplace Excellence Awards Best Workplace for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 2026
Winner of the Engineering Consultancy of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
Winner of the Graduate Programme of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
Winner of the Best Company to Work For at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025
Winner of the Best People Development of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2024
Winner of the Recruitment & Retention Strategy at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2024
Great Place to Work certified consecutively since 2017
Top 3 Company Best Workplaces in the medium-sized category at the Great Place to Work awards 2025
Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing 2025 Great Place to Work
Engineers Ireland CPD Accreditation since 20217
Awarded for Hybrid Way of Working at the 2022 Great Place to Work Awards
Silver Accreditation through Investors in Diversity 2025

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.

Senior Archaeological & Cultural Heritage Consultant.

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