25th May 2006, 02:13 PM
Interesting topic this.
My experience is that archaeological units make their money from digging - the more diggers that are out on site, the greater the surplus (i.e. profit) will be. Use of project managers as consultants is not profitable unless it brings in fieldwork - these managers would be better employed in managing fieldwork projects, increasing efficiency etc.
Consultants on the other hands have a charge-out structure designed to be profitable purely on providing clients with consultancy services, regardless of whether any fieldwork is ever undertaken.
This is not meant to be critical of either type of employment - the market has, and needs, both units and consultants.
In response to the original question from mercenary, I would suggest £18K - £25K depending on the exact experience of the individual, the job requirements and the location.
Beamo
My experience is that archaeological units make their money from digging - the more diggers that are out on site, the greater the surplus (i.e. profit) will be. Use of project managers as consultants is not profitable unless it brings in fieldwork - these managers would be better employed in managing fieldwork projects, increasing efficiency etc.
Consultants on the other hands have a charge-out structure designed to be profitable purely on providing clients with consultancy services, regardless of whether any fieldwork is ever undertaken.
This is not meant to be critical of either type of employment - the market has, and needs, both units and consultants.
In response to the original question from mercenary, I would suggest £18K - £25K depending on the exact experience of the individual, the job requirements and the location.
Beamo