Geomatics Officer

Cotswold Archaeology

. Ensure the successful and safe conduct of digital field surveys, including initial site data preparation, field survey data capture and quality assurance .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeCirencester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £32,977 - £39,718 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in archaeological field surveys, including data capture, quality assurance, and the use of geospatial software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro. Proficient in handling field survey data and configuring GNSS and Total Station instruments, with a commitment to professional archaeology standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Field Archaeology ExperienceESRI ArcGIS Pro ProficiencyGNSS and Total Station InstrumentationData Manipulation and Quality AssuranceTraining and Mentoring Experience

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Hard Skills

Field Survey Data CaptureArchaeological Survey PrinciplesData DigitisationGeospatial Software ManipulationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyJavaScriptPythonLISPModelBuilderRemote Data Capture Systems

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationIndependent WorkClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

ESRI Software PackagesLeica GNSSTotal Station InstrumentsCAD SoftwareGIS Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CSCS Card

Industry Keywords

ArchaeologyField SurveyQuality AssuranceHealth and Safety ComplianceRisk Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the successful and safe conduct of digital field surveys, including initial site data preparation, field survey data capture and quality assurance
Configure, maintain and secure field survey equipment
Ensure the quality of field survey data and digitising from creation to completion, including the final product
Carry out field surveys and other on-site data collection tasks where appropriate
Digitise drawn site records and manipulate and present archaeological data using CAD, GIS or other geospatial software
Use ESRI ArcGIS Pro for geoprocessing, querying, and publishing GIS and web map services
Contribute to organising and conducting staff training programmes
Hire equipment, complete purchase orders and communicate with external hire companies
Participate in instrument allocation to staff and projects
Contribute to large and complex projects and their quality assurance
Build effective relations with fieldwork, geomatics, support and administrative teams, and clients
Implement relevant organisational policies and comply with fire, health and safety, and risk-assessment requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or post-graduate qualification in Archaeology or a relevant subject
Sufficient experience as a field archaeologist on evaluations, watching briefs and excavations
Considerable understanding of archaeological survey principles
Extensive knowledge of ESRI software packages, particularly proficiency in ArcGIS Pro
Considerable experience of archaeological field survey using GNSS and Total Stations instruments, preferably Leica
Experience handling and manipulating field survey data
Ability to provide clear descriptions of observations and interpretations from archaeological survey work
Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Access
Commitment to professional archaeology standards
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
Ability and willingness to undertake away work and occasional overnight stays
Desirable: experience providing teaching, training or mentoring
Desirable: experience contributing to project reports, publications, research or outreach projects
Desirable: experience with photography and photogrammetry
Desirable: experience of archaeological building and earthwork survey
Desirable: ability to configure and troubleshoot Leica GNSS and Total Station instruments
Desirable: experience with remote data capture systems, including terrestrial and airborne solutions
Desirable: experience with JavaScript, Python, LISP and ModelBuilder
Desirable: experience manipulating digitised and field survey data during post-excavation work
Desirable: familiarity with Adobe Illustrator or other drawing packages
Desirable: CSCS card
Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK as defined by UK Visas and Immigration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, permanent employment
Inclusive employer support and workplace adjustments
Opportunity to contribute to staff training programmes and develop survey, GIS and CAD skills