Archaeological Surveyor - Field GIS & Data Collection

1000scholars; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) is recruiting an archaeological Surveyor to work on a range of excavations, evaluations and surveys across East Anglia, including prehistoric landscapes and Iron Age/Roman settlements.

The role focuses on digital recording of field data, using GNSS, TPS and drone, and processing it in the office with AutoCAD and ArcGIS Pro. You will assist the survey team and report to the Survey Section Head, delivering client reports on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with field recording and digital data capture in archaeological projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and ArcGIS Pro or similar GIS software.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a field-office environment.

Responsibilities

• Digitally record evaluations, excavations and watching briefs.
• Process field data in the office and prepare maps for reports.
• Support site directors during fieldwork and post-excavation phases.

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS Pro

Drone operations

GNSS

Job description

The Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) is recruiting an archaeological Surveyor to work on a range of excavations, evaluations and surveys across East Anglia, including prehistoric landscapes and Iron Age/Roman settlements.

The role focuses on digital recording of field data, using GNSS, TPS and drone, and processing it in the office with AutoCAD and ArcGIS Pro. You will assist the survey team and report to the Survey Section Head, delivering client reports on schedule.