Geomatics Officer

Cotswold Archaeology

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

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeAndover • 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 survey techniques, including the use of ESRI ArcGIS Pro for data manipulation and presentation. Proven ability to conduct quality assurance and training in survey methodologies while adhering to professional standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Field Survey Data CaptureArchaeological Survey PrinciplesData DigitisationGeospatial Software ManipulationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyPhotography and PhotogrammetryRemote Data Capture SystemsJavaScriptPythonModelBuilder

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationIndependent WorkClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

Leica GNSSTotal Station InstrumentsCAD SoftwareGIS SoftwareWeb Map Services

Certifications & Qualifications

CSCS Card

Industry Keywords

ArchaeologyField SurveyQuality AssuranceHealth and Safety ComplianceProject Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the successful and safe conduct of digital field survey, including initial site data preparation, field survey data capture and subsequent quality assurance
Configure, maintain and secure field survey equipment
Ensure the quality of field survey data and digitising from creation to completion, including appropriateness of the final product
Carry out field survey 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, especially survey, GIS and CAD skills development
Undertake equipment hiring, including purchase orders and communications with external hire companies
Participate in organising and implementing instrument allocation to staff and projects
Contribute to large and complex work through project running and quality assurance
Participate in fieldwork programming
Build effective relations with fieldwork and geomatics teams, support and administrative staff, and clients
Implement relevant organisational policies and observe fire, health and safety and safe-working 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 the principles of archaeological survey
Extensive knowledge and understanding of ESRI software packages, particularly proficiency in ArcGIS Pro
Methodological approach to working and meeting deadlines
Considerable experience of archaeological field survey using GNSS and Total Stations instruments, preferably Leica, and 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 standards of archaeology
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability and willingness to undertake away work and occasional overnight stays
Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK as defined by UK Visas and Immigration
Desirable: experience providing teaching, training or mentoring
Desirable: experience contributing to project reports, publications, research projects or outreach projects
Desirable: experience of 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, permanent employment
Inclusive employer support and reasonable adjustments for applicants
Opportunity to participate in staff training programmes and develop survey, GIS and CAD skills
Occasional overnight stays associated with away work