23rd May 2007, 02:03 PM
As a member of a company that employs industrial/buildings archaeologists in Wales, I would prefer to see this work going out to a consultant/contractor.
However, depending on the nature of the work involved (and therefore the level/type of specialist back-up resources required), I see nothing wrong in the developer employing archaeologists directly. If they need two people full-time for two years, then this may be the most efficient way to do it. They would still be subject to monitoring by the curator, just like any contractor.
What does concern me is the level of the appointment. I would have preferred to see one of the posts at a more senior level.
1man1desk
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However, depending on the nature of the work involved (and therefore the level/type of specialist back-up resources required), I see nothing wrong in the developer employing archaeologists directly. If they need two people full-time for two years, then this may be the most efficient way to do it. They would still be subject to monitoring by the curator, just like any contractor.
What does concern me is the level of the appointment. I would have preferred to see one of the posts at a more senior level.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished