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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-timeMilton Keynes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £32,977 - £39,718 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in archaeological survey methodologies, including proficiency in ESRI software such as ArcGIS Pro, and the ability to manage field survey data effectively. Capable of conducting fieldwork, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
ArcGIS Pro ProficiencyField Archaeology ExperienceGNSS and Total Station ExpertiseData Manipulation SkillsTraining and Mentoring Experience
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Hard Skills
Archaeological Survey PrinciplesField Survey Data HandlingGeospatial Software ProficiencyMicrosoft Office SkillsPhotography and PhotogrammetryJavaScript ExperiencePython ExperienceLISP ExperienceModelBuilder ExperienceRemote Data Capture Systems
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationIndependent WorkEffective CommunicationMethodological ApproachRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
ESRI SoftwareArcGIS ProLeica GNSSTotal Station InstrumentsCAD SoftwareAdobe Illustrator
Certifications & Qualifications
CSCS CardDegree in Archaeology
Industry Keywords
Field SurveyQuality AssuranceHealth and Safety ComplianceRisk AssessmentArchaeological Excavation
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesJavaScriptPython
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 the 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 software, particularly ArcGIS Pro, for geoprocessing, querying and publishing GIS and web map services
- Contribute to organising and conducting staff training programmes focused on survey, GIS and CAD skills
- Undertake equipment hiring, including purchase orders and communications with external hire companies
- Participate in implementing and organising instrument allocation to staff and projects
- Contribute to large and complex projects and their quality assurance
- Participate in fieldwork programming
- Build effective relationships with fieldwork, geomatics, support and administrative staff, and clients
- Implement relevant organisational policies and comply with fire, health and safety, risk assessment 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
- Experience handling and manipulating field survey data
- Ability to provide clear descriptions of observations and interpretations made during archaeological survey work
- Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, including 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 commit to away work and occasional overnight stays
- 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
- 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
- Support for reasonable adjustments and additional support related to neurodiversity or other reasons