Surveyor Grade 3 / Surveyor Grade 4

The Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) is recruiting an archaeological Surveyor to work on a range of archaeological excavations, evaluations and surveys throughout East Anglia. Projects include prehistoric landscapes, major Iron Age and Roman settlements, and various urban sites.

The Role:

The archaeological Surveyor is responsible for the digital recording of archaeological evaluations, excavations and watching briefs. Working as part of a small team, you will collect data in the field, using equipment including a GNSS, TPS and drone, and process that data in the office, using programmes including AutoCAD and ArcGIS Pro.

The post holder will assist site directors during the fieldwork and post-excavation phases and provide plans, contour maps etc for the illustration team for the production of client reports and publications.

This role will be based both in the field on archaeological projects and in the office. Please note that lone working will be required from time to time. The archaeological Surveyor will assist in delivering archaeological services to a professional standard and to strict deadlines in a resource efficient way.

The post holder will be part of the CAU's Survey Team and report to the Survey Section Head Jane Matthews.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Applications must consist of a CV (listing full employment history) and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Informal queries regarding this post may be sent to:

 - Jane Matthews (cauhr@arch.cam.ac.uk) for queries about the role and relevant skills.

 - HSPS HR team (hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk) for queries about the application process.

It is expected that the successful candidate will start before or on 4th January 2027.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Advert information