Geomatics Officer

Cotswold Archaeology; Needham Market; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cotswold Archaeology invites applications for a Geomatics Officer to join the Geomatics department on a full time, permanent basis. The post holder will satisfy QA of digital field survey data and provide survey support across departments, working largely in the office and occasionally on site.

The role requires a degree in archaeology, extensive ESRI ArcGIS Pro knowledge, and GNSS/Total Station experience (Leica preferred).

Qualifikationen

• Degree or post-graduate qualification in Archaeology (or relevant subject).
• Experience as a field archaeologist on evaluations, watching briefs and excavations.
• Strong understanding of archaeological survey principles.
• Extensive knowledge of ESRI software, especially ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience using GNSS and Total Stations (preferably Leica) with field data.
• Clear description of observations and interpretations from surveying work.
• Excellent IT skills with Word, Excel, Access; able to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to professional archaeology standards and team collaboration.
• Willingness to undertake away work and occasional overnight stays.

Aufgaben

• Ensure successful and safe conduct of digital field survey and data QA.
• Maintain field survey equipment and ensure data digitisation quality.
• Digitise site records and present archaeological data using CAD/GIS.
• Carry out field survey and on-site data collection tasks as required.
• Oversee instrument allocation and purchasing with external hire companies.
• Coordinate staff training in survey, GIS and CAD skills.
• Contribute to project organisation and fieldwork programming.
• Observe fire and health and safety regulations and risk assessments.
• Implement Cotswold Archaeology policies and standards.

Kenntnisse

ArcGIS Pro

Geospatial analysis

Independent worker

Ausbildung

Degree in Archaeology

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Leica GNSS

Total Station

CAD / GIS software

Jobbeschreibung

Cotswold Archaeology is a Top Tier supplier of professional archaeology and heritage services in the UK. Employing over circa 400 professional staff, we provide expert, bespoke solutions for both private and public sector clients nationwide from offices in Andover, Cirencester, Milton Keynes, and Suffolk. Our reputation for excellent service delivery, in-depth project management and value for money makes us the number one supplier of choice.

We are a limited company and a registered charity that advances public education of archaeology and furthers an appreciation of the cultural heritage and historic environment in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world.

We were established in 1989 and have a proven track record of achievement stretching back over more than 30 years.

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join our growing Geomatics department as a Geomatics Officer on a full time, permanent basis. The post holder will work independently mostly in the office. They will ensure the quality assurance of digital field survey data and will provide survey support to all departments.

They will work on their own initiative and participate in fieldwork programming and the allocation of survey instruments.

The post holder will contribute to running and quality assurance of large and complex pieces of work and will create and maintain effective relations will all members of the fieldwork and geomatics team as well as Cotswold Archaeology support, administrative staff, and clients.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To ensure the successful and safe conduct of digital field survey, preparation of initial site data, field survey data capture and their subsequent quality assurance.


• To ensure appropriate configuration, maintenance and security of field survey equipment


• To ensure the quality of field survey data and digitising from creation to completion, including the appropriateness of the final product.


• To carry out field survey and other on-site data collection tasks where appropriate.


• To ensure the successful digitisation of drawn site records, and manipulation and presentation of archaeological data, using CAD, GIS or other appropriate geospatial software.


• To undertake tasks using ESRI software (ArcGIS Pro), including geoprocessing, querying and publishing GIS and web map services.


• To contribute in the organisation and conduct of staff training programmes, with particular responsibility for developing survey, GIS and CAD skills within the organisation.


• To undertake hiring of equipment, including completion of purchase orders and communications with external hire companies.


• To actively participate in the implementation and organisation of instrument allocation to staff and projects.


• To carry out such other duties commensurate with responsibilities as may be determined from time to time.


• To implement all relevant Cotswold Archaeology policies.


• To be aware of and observe all relevant Fire and Health & Safety Regulations and to follow safe-working requirements set out in Risk Assessment and other project-specific documents.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Degree or post-graduate qualification in Archaeology (or relevant subject)


• Sufficient experience as a field archaeologist on evaluations, watching briefs and excavations


• Considerable understanding of the principles of archaeological survey


• Extensive knowledge and understanding of ESRI software packages, in particular proficiency in using ArcGIS Pro


• Methodological approach to working and meeting deadlines


• Considerable experience of archaeological field survey using GNSS and Total Stations instruments (preferably Leica) and the handling and manipulation of field survey data


• Capable of providing clear descriptions of observations and interpretations made in the conduct of archaeological survey work


• Excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access)


• Commitment to the professional standards of archaeology


• Ability to work on their own initiative and collaboratively as part of a team


• Ability and willingness to commit to away work and occasional overnight stays

Desirable

• Sufficient experience of providing teaching/training/mentoring to variety of participants


• Sufficient experience in contributing to wider project reports/publications, research projects, outreach projects


• Sufficient experience of photography and photogrammetry


• Sufficient experience of archaeological building and earthwork survey


• Ability to configure and troubleshoot Leica GNSS and Total Station instruments


• Experience of remote data capture systems including terrestrial and airborne solutions


• Experience with JavaScript, Python, LISP and ModelBuilder


• Experience of manipulating digitised and field survey data during post-excavation work


• Familiarity with other drawing packages, such as Adobe Illustrator


• CSCS card

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Friday 23rd October 2026

Interviews will be held w/c 26th October 2026

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