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Archaeologist - Operations Manager - Metz Métropole

Eurométropole de Metz · Local government

En français : Archéologue - Responsable d'opérations - Metz Métropole

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This job in plain words

You are the scientific lead for preventive archaeology operations in the Archéologie Préventive service of the Eurométropole de Metz. The job needs expertise in the medieval period and building archaeology, and remote work is possible.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. The post is open to the grades of attaché de conservation du patrimoine, attaché principal or conservateur du patrimoine.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Master 2 or PhD in archaeology
Experience
Proven experience running archaeological operations
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. For a contract worker: contract of one year maximum, renewable up to 2 years in total.

The profile they want:

  • Master 2 or PhD in archaeology; medieval specialty is a plus
  • Proven experience running archaeological operations
  • Good knowledge of urban archaeology and building archaeology
  • Skills in surveying, photography and archaeology software
  • Ability to lead a field team
  • Organisation, rigour and good writing skills

What you would do

  • Prepare operations, lead digs and coordinate field technicians
  • Take technical and scientific responsibility for archaeological operations
  • Direct post-excavation studies and supervise report writing
  • Take part in exhibitions, talks and publications for the public
  • Give expert advice on development projects

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, using the application button on the offer page on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible.
  • Category A+ (senior management, other senior posts).
  • Post vacant from 1 November 2026.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.