Senior Geomatics Lead – Archaeology & Spatial Innovation

Cotswold Archaeology; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotswold Archaeology is seeking a Senior Geomatics Officer to lead large, complex geomatics projects across the organisation. Based in one of our UK offices (Andover, Cirencester, Milton Keynes or Suffolk), you will provide expert guidance in archaeological survey, GIS, reality capture and digital workflows, mentoring junior staff and shaping geomatics standards.

The role requires extensive experience with GNSS, Total Station, ArcGIS Pro, photogrammetry and LiDAR, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Degree, postgraduate qualification or more than 5 years' experience in Archaeology/Geomatics/Surveying or 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
• Experience with CAD for digitisation and manipulation of archaeological data
• Membership of CIfA or other relevant professional body

Responsibilities

• Contribute towards the corporate geomatics strategy and support the development of departmental objectives, standards and working practices
• Participate in geomatics training programmes, mentoring initiatives and professional development activities
• Provide technical advice regarding equipment, software and technology requirements and contribute information to annual equipment and software planning
• Offer technical advice on geospatial requirements across the organisation, including survey methodologies, data standards, project designs, tenders and geomatics deliverables
• Act as technical lead on large, complex or strategically significant geomatics projects
• Ensure the successful and safe conduct of archaeological survey, digital field recording and site-based data capture activities
• Ensure collection, processing, management, QA and archiving of geomatics data and metadata
• Maintain, configure and secure geomatics hardware and software
• Lead QA procedures relating to survey data, GIS datasets, CAD outputs and digital deliverables
• Undertake archaeological survey using GNSS, Total Stations and other appropriate technologies
• Process and manage photogrammetric, LiDAR and other reality capture datasets
• Support the development and use of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and associated geospatial applications
• Digitise, manipulate and present archaeological and spatial data, including external datasets
• Contribute to development of GIS, CAD, spatial analysis, mobile GIS, reality capture and building survey capabilities
• Maintain and improve geomatics workflows, standards and systems; report to Principal Geomatics Manager
• Investigate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation, automation and improved efficiency
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to Geomatics Officers and Assistant Geomatics Officers
• Manage workload and coordinate geomatics resources as required
• Carry out other duties commensurate with responsibilities

Skills

Excellent ICT skills

Organisational and time management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Administrative and record-keeping

Client/sponsor/stakeholder handling

Own initiative and technicalleadership

Full clean driving licence

Education

Degree or higher in Archaeology/Geomatics/Surveying/Geography/Geospatial Science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

CAD systems

Photogrammetry

LiDAR

GNSS

Total Station

ArcGIS Enterprise

Python

SQL

JavaScript

ModelBuilder

FME

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Cotswold Archaeology is seeking a Senior Geomatics Officer to lead large, complex geomatics projects across the organisation. Based in one of our UK offices (Andover, Cirencester, Milton Keynes or Suffolk), you will provide expert guidance in archaeological survey, GIS, reality capture and digital workflows, mentoring junior staff and shaping geomatics standards.

The role requires extensive experience with GNSS, Total Station, ArcGIS Pro, photogrammetry and LiDAR, and a proactive approach to