Cotswold Archaeology is a leading provider of professional archaeology and heritage services in the UK. Employing over 300 professional staff, we provide expert solutions for public and private sector clients nationwide. The Geomatics Team delivers specialist services in archaeological survey, GIS, spatial analysis, digital recording, reality capture, geospatial data management and visualisation.
The team supports fieldwork, consultancy, post-excavation and research projects throughout the organisation and is committed to technical excellence, innovation and the adoption of modern digital methodologies that improve the recording, interpretation and presentation of the historic environment.
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Geomatics Department as a Senior Geomatics Officer.
There are two posts available which can be based at any of our four offices Andover, Cirencester, Milton Keynes or Suffolk.
The Senior Geomatics Officer is a senior technical specialist responsible for leading large, complex, and strategically significant geomatics projects across the organisation. The role provides technical leadership in archaeological survey, GIS, spatial data management, reality capture, and digital workflows, while supporting the continued development of geomatics services and standards.
The successful candidates will provide technical advice across the organisation, lead quality assurance of geomatics outputs, support innovation and best practice, and mentor Geomatics Officers and Assistant Geomatics Officers. They will work closely with project managers, fieldwork teams, and support staff to ensure the successful delivery of geomatics projects and services.
Main purpose of role
The Senior Geomatics Officer is a senior technical specialist responsible for supporting the Principal Geomatics Manager in the strategic development of geomatics services across Cotswold Archaeology. The post holder will take responsibility for large, complex and strategically significant geomatics projects and provide technical leadership in archaeological survey, GIS, reality capture, spatial data management and digital workflows.
The role will contribute to research and development initiatives, support innovation and continuous improvement, advise on geomatics equipment and software requirements, and help ensure the quality and consistency of geomatics outputs across all offices. The Senior Geomatics Officer will provide mentoring and technical guidance to colleagues and contribute to the continued development of standards, systems and working practices across the Geomatics Team
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To contribute towards the corporate geomatics strategy and support the development of departmental objectives, standards and working practices.
- To participate in and advise on geomatics training programmes, mentoring initiatives and professional development activities.
- To provide technical advice regarding equipment, software and technology requirements and contribute information to annual equipment and software planning.
- To offer technical advice on geospatial requirements across the organisation, including survey methodologies, data standards, project designs, tenders and geomatics deliverables.
- To act as technical lead on large, complex or strategically significant geomatics projects.
- To ensure the successful and safe conduct of archaeological survey, digital field recording and site-based data capture activities.
- To ensure the successful collection, processing, management, quality assurance and archiving of geomatics data and associated metadata.
- To ensure appropriate preparation, maintenance, security and configuration of geomatics hardware and software.
- To lead quality assurance procedures relating to survey data, GIS datasets, CAD outputs and digital deliverables.
- To undertake archaeological survey using GNSS, Total Stations and other appropriate technologies where required.
- To process and manage photogrammetric, LiDAR and other reality capture datasets.
- To support the development and use of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and associated geospatial applications.
- To ensure the successful digitisation, manipulation and presentation of archaeological and spatial data, including datasets supplied by external organisations.
- To contribute to the development of Cotswold Archaeology's GIS, CAD, spatial analysis, mobile GIS, reality capture and building survey capabilities.
- To maintain, review and improve geomatics workflows, procedures, standards and systems, reporting recommendations to the Principal Geomatics Manager.
- To investigate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation, automation and improved efficiency within geomatics workflows.
- To provide mentoring, technical guidance and support to Geomatics Officers and Assistant Geomatics Officers.
- To manage own workload and contribute to the effective allocation and coordination of geomatics resources where required.
- To carry out such other duties commensurate with responsibilities as may be determined from time to time
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
Essential:
- Degree, postgraduate qualification or more than 5 years' experience in Archaeology, Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, Geospatial Science or a 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
- Advanced experience of CAD systems, including the digitisation and manipulation of archaeological survey and excavation data
- Experience managing survey data for post-excavation assessment, analysis and publication
- Experience processing and managing photogrammetry and LiDAR datasets
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
Desirable:
- Experience of archaeological building survey and earthwork survey
- Experience with terrestrial laser scanning and point cloud processing
- Experience of UAV-derived survey and reality capture workflows
- Experience of remote data capture technologies, including terrestrial and airborne solutions
- Experience of magnetometry, resistivity and ground penetrating geophysics
- Experience of database design and spatial data management
- Experience with Python, SQL, Arcade, JavaScript, ModelBuilder or other automation tools
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise
- Familiarity with FME workflows
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications
- Experience of negotiating with suppliers and evaluating equipment procurement options
- Membership of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) or other relevant professional body
Skills and Abilities
Essential:
- Excellent ICT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft 365 applications
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation
- Excellent administrative and record-keeping skills
- Ability to deal efficiently and professionally with clients, sponsors, contractors, stakeholders and members of the public
- Ability to work on own initiative and provide technical leadership where required
- Full clean driving licence
Personal Attributes
Essential:
- Commitment to the professional standards of archaeology
- Commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement
- Ability to mentor and support colleagues
Desirable:
- Proactive approach to innovation, digital transformation and the development of geomatics services
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are welcomed from both internal and external candidates.
To apply please follow this link: BambooHR
If you have any questions about the role please contact Dr Vas Tsamis at vasilis.tsamis@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk or call 07793 085211.
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Friday 2 October
Interviews will be held in person w/c 5th October
CA is an inclusive employer and will take into consideration any adjustments needed to support you. If you should require any additional support related to neurodiversity or any other reason, please do let us know by contacting careers@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk
Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK as defined by UK Visas and Immigration
