Surveyor Grade 3 / Surveyor Grade 4

University of Cambridge; 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 archaeological excavations, evaluations and surveys throughout East Anglia. Projects include prehistoric landscapes, major Iron Age and Roman settlements, and various urban sites.

The Role:

The archaeological Surveyor is responsible for the digital recording of archaeological evaluations, excavations and watching briefs. Working as part of a small team, you will collect data in the field, using equipment including a GNSS, TPS and drone, and process that data in the office, using programmes including AutoCAD and ArcGIS Pro.

The post holder will assist site directors during the fieldwork and post-excavation phases and provide plans, contour maps etc for the illustration team for the production of client reports and publications.

This role will be based both in the field on archaeological projects and in the office. Please note that lone working will be required from time to time. The archaeological Surveyor will assist in delivering archaeological services to a professional standard and to strict deadlines in a resource efficient way.

The post holder will be part of the CAU's Survey Team and report to the Survey Section Head Jane Matthews.

Informal queries regarding this post may be sent to:

• Jane Matthews ([e-mail]) for queries about the role and relevant skills.
• HSPS HR team ([e-mail]) for queries about the application process.

It is expected that the successful candidate will start before or on 4th January 2027.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

£31,370. Grade 3 or Grade 4 £33, 945