Senior Geomatics Officer

Cotswold Archaeology; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotswold Archaeology is recruiting a Senior Geomatics Officer to lead large, high‑impact geomatics projects across the organisation. You will provide technical leadership in archaeological survey, GIS, reality capture, and digital workflows while mentoring Geomatics Officers and working with project teams to deliver high‑quality outputs.

The role involves developing standards, supporting innovation, and ensuring data quality across offices.

Qualifications

• Essential degree or equivalent and 5+ years in archaeology/geomatics.
• Extensive GIS experience, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience with CAD, photogrammetry and LiDAR workflows.
• Mentoring and leadership of geomatics staff and projects.
• Excellent ICT and Microsoft 365 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex geomatics projects and provide technical leadership.
• Mentor Geomatics Officers and Assistants.
• Ensure QA of geomatics outputs and data management standards.
• Support innovation and digital workflows across sites and offices.
• Deliver equipment and software planning input and recommendations.
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams for successful delivery.

Skills

ICT skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Administrative and record-keeping

Mentoring

Driving licence

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification or 5+ years experience in Archaeology/Geomatics

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

CAD

Photogrammetry

LiDAR

Python

SQL

Arcade

JavaScript

ModelBuilder

FME

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Cotswold Archaeology is a leading provider of professional archaeology and heritage services in the UK. Employing over 300 professional staff, we provide expert solutions for public and private sector clients nationwide. The Geomatics Team delivers specialist services in archaeological survey, GIS, spatial analysis, digital recording, reality capture, geospatial data management and visualisation.

The team supports fieldwork, consultancy, post-excavation and research projects throughout the organisation and is committed to technical excellence, innovation and the adoption of modern digital methodologies that improve the recording, interpretation and presentation of the historic environment.

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Geomatics Department as a Senior Geomatics Officer.

There are two posts available which can be based at any of our four offices Andover, Cirencester, Milton Keynes or Suffolk.

The Senior Geomatics Officer is a senior technical specialist responsible for leading large, complex, and strategically significant geomatics projects across the organisation. The role provides technical leadership in archaeological survey, GIS, spatial data management, reality capture, and digital workflows, while supporting the continued development of geomatics services and standards.

The successful candidates will provide technical advice across the organisation, lead quality assurance of geomatics outputs, support innovation and best practice, and mentor Geomatics Officers and Assistant Geomatics Officers. They will work closely with project managers, fieldwork teams, and support staff to ensure the successful delivery of geomatics projects and services.

Main purpose of role:

The Senior Geomatics Officer is a senior technical specialist responsible for supporting the Principal Geomatics Manager in the strategic development of geomatics services across Cotswold Archaeology. The post holder will take responsibility for large, complex and strategically significant geomatics projects and provide technical leadership in archaeological survey, GIS, reality capture, spatial data management and digital workflows.

The role will contribute to research and development initiatives, support innovation and continuous improvement, advise on geomatics equipment and software requirements, and help ensure the quality and consistency of geomatics outputs across all offices. The Senior Geomatics Officer will provide mentoring and technical guidance to colleagues and contribute to the continued development of standards, systems and working practices across the Geomatics Team

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To contribute towards the corporate geomatics strategy and support the development of departmental objectives, standards and working practices.
• To participate in and advise on geomatics training programmes, mentoring initiatives and professional development activities.
• To provide technical advice regarding equipment, software and technology requirements and contribute information to annual equipment and software planning.
• To offer technical advice on geospatial requirements across the organisation, including survey methodologies, data standards, project designs, tenders and geomatics deliverables.
• To act as technical lead on large, complex or strategically significant geomatics projects.
• To ensure the successful and safe conduct of archaeological survey, digital field recording and site-based data capture activities.
• To ensure the successful collection, processing, management, quality assurance and archiving of geomatics data and associated metadata.
• To ensure appropriate preparation, maintenance, security and configuration of geomatics hardware and software.
• To lead quality assurance procedures relating to survey data, GIS datasets, CAD outputs and digital deliverables.
• To undertake archaeological survey using GNSS, Total Stations and other appropriate technologies where required.
• To process and manage photogrammetric, LiDAR and other reality capture datasets.
• To support the development and use of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and associated geospatial applications.
• To ensure the successful digitisation, manipulation and presentation of archaeological and spatial data, including datasets supplied by external organisations.
• To contribute to the development of Cotswold Archaeology's GIS, CAD, spatial analysis, mobile GIS, reality capture and building survey capabilities.
• To maintain, review and improve geomatics workflows, procedures, standards and systems, reporting recommendations to the Principal Geomatics Manager.
• To investigate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation, automation and improved efficiency within geomatics workflows.
• To provide mentoring, technical guidance and support to Geomatics Officers and Assistant Geomatics Officers.
• To manage own workload and contribute to the effective allocation and coordination of geomatics resources where required.
• To carry out such other duties commensurate with responsibilities as may be determined from time to time

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

Essential:

• Degree, postgraduate qualification or more than 5 years' experience in Archaeology, Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, Geospatial Science or a related discipline
• Significant experience of archaeological field survey and the handling, management and interpretation of spatial data
• Experience ensuring the successful storage, management, documentation and archiving of geospatial datasets in accordance with organisational standards.
• Extensive experience using GNSS and Total Station survey equipment
• Experience of taking responsibility for large or complex pieces of work, including the development of survey methodologies and management of spatial data workflows
• Considerable experience of GIS, particularly ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, mobile GIS capabilities and associated geospatial workflows
• Advanced experience of CAD systems, including the digitisation and manipulation of archaeological survey and excavation data
• Experience managing survey data for post-excavation assessment, analysis and publication
• Experience processing and managing photogrammetry and LiDAR datasets

Desirable:

• Experience of archaeological building survey and earthwork survey
• Experience with terrestrial laser scanning and point cloud processing
• Experience of UAV-derived survey and reality capture workflows
• Experience of remote data capture technologies, including terrestrial and airborne solutions
• Experience of magnetometry, resistivity and ground penetrating geophysics
• Experience of database design and spatial data management
• Experience with Python, SQL, Arcade, JavaScript, ModelBuilder or other automation tools
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise
• Familiarity with FME workflows
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Experience of negotiating with suppliers and evaluating equipment procurement options
• Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) or other relevant professional body

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Excellent ICT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft 365 applications
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation
• Excellent administrative and record-keeping skills
• Ability to deal efficiently and professionally with clients, sponsors, contractors, stakeholders and members of the public
• Ability to work on own initiative and provide technical leadership where required
• Full clean driving licence

Personal Attributes

Essential:

• Commitment to the professional standards of archaeology
• Commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Ability to mentor and support colleagues

Desirable:

• Proactive approach to innovation, digital transformation and the development of geomatics services

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are welcomed from both internal and external candidates.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Dr Vas Tsamis at [e-mail] or call 07793 085211.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Friday 2nd October

Interviews will be held in person w/c 5th October

CA is an inclusive employer and will take into consideration any adjustments needed to support you. If you should require any additional support related to neurodiversity or any other reason, please do let us know by contacting [e-mail]

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