Geomatics Officer

You will play a central role in the Survey and Investigation Team, working closely with all our specialist investigators (currently five in number), providing geomatic expertise and support in their work areas. You will lead on some elements and assist on others in the survey, processing and archiving of a diverse range of archaeological sites and historic buildings across the length and breadth of Wales from all periods and across a variety of environments.

Our specialist investigators cover archaeology, industrial archaeology, historic buildings and architecture, maritime archaeology, and aerial survey. The team works with a range of agencies, universities, and other bodies to survey, research and interpret the historic environment across Wales. Current projects include Twentieth Century Architecture, Faith Buildings, the coastal and inter-tidal zone, and World Heritage Slate.

Our survey work is undertaken digitally using a range of techniques and equipment, including photographic surveys on the ground and in the air (light plane and UAV) for both standard photography and photogrammetry, earthwork survey with GNSS and building survey with laser scanning. We also buy in geophysical and LiDAR survey work, and occasionally partner with other organisations on offshore marine survey projects.

We have a wide range of dissemination outputs from our survey work generated in-house and by commission, including standard archive plans and sections, 3D models, reconstructive animation, virtual tours, and Mixed Reality.

We also provide guidance and advice on survey methodology to other organisations in the Welsh Historic Environment sector, and we are committed as an organisation to the active investigation and development of innovative digital technologies for heritage.

Key tasks

1. Carry out pre-survey assessment to determine the appropriate level and methodology of survey as well as produce risk assessments and determine safe working strategies in conjunction with the Commission's Health and Safety Officer.
2. Carry out digital survey, using a variety of methods, for a range of archaeological and built heritage sites across Wales.
3. Process survey data to an agreed and consistent standard and prepare data for archiving to recognised standards in the National Monuments Record of Wales.
4. Produce 2D and 3D outputs from digital survey using CAD, GIS or other appropriate geospatial and graphic software.
5. Advise on and assist with writing specifications for the commissioning of digital survey and dissemination products.
6. Ensure appropriate maintenance, servicing and updating of survey equipment and software in conjunction with the Commission's IT team.
7. Ensure the Commission is kept up to date with new developments in digital technologies across data collection, processing, and outputs for heritage.
8. Develop skills in digital survey, data processing and digital outputs within the organisation.
9. Contribute to the promotion of the Commission's work through social media, blogs and talks and through networking with peers and membership of appropriate professional forums.
10. Liaise with colleagues across the Commission and the wider heritage sector to promote digital survey and data standards.
11. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably requested or agreed by the line manager.