Geomatics Officer

Cotswold Archaeology

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

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeNeedham Market • 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 geospatial analysis. Proven ability to train and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with professional standards and safety regulations.

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ArcGIS ProField Survey TechniquesGNSS and Total StationsData ManipulationTeaching and Training

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Hard Skills

Archaeological Survey PrinciplesData Capture and Quality AssurancePhotography and PhotogrammetryJavaScriptPythonLISPModelBuilderDigitising and Manipulating DataRemote Data Capture SystemsMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationIndependent WorkEffective CommunicationRelationship BuildingCommitment to Professional Standards

Tools & Technologies

ESRI SoftwareLeica GNSSTotal Station InstrumentsCAD SoftwareGeospatial Software

Certifications & Qualifications

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Industry Keywords

ArchaeologyFieldworkGeospatial AnalysisHealth and Safety ComplianceRisk Assessment

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 quality assurance
Configure, maintain and secure field survey equipment
Ensure the quality of field survey data and digitising from creation to completion
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 staff training programmes, developing survey, GIS and CAD skills
Undertake equipment hiring, purchase orders and communications with external hire companies
Organise and implement instrument allocation to staff and projects
Contribute to large and complex projects and their quality assurance
Build effective relationships with fieldwork, geomatics, support, administrative staff and clients
Implement 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
Experience of archaeological field survey using GNSS and Total Stations instruments, preferably Leica
Experience handling and manipulating field survey data
Clear descriptions of observations and interpretations from 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 undertake away work and occasional overnight stays
Sufficient experience providing teaching, training or mentoring
Sufficient experience contributing to project reports, publications, research projects or outreach projects
Sufficient experience of photography and photogrammetry
Sufficient experience of archaeological building and earthwork survey
Ability to configure and troubleshoot Leica GNSS and Total Station instruments
Experience with remote data capture systems, including terrestrial and airborne solutions
Experience with JavaScript, Python, LISP and ModelBuilder
Experience manipulating digitised and field survey data during post-excavation work
Familiarity with drawing packages such as Adobe Illustrator
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, permanent employment
Inclusive employer support and workplace adjustments
Opportunity to work on archaeological and heritage projects
Training and development opportunities in survey, GIS and CAD skills
Occasional fieldwork and away work opportunities