Survey Officer, Cleckheaton

Salary: £31,238.55 – £34,168.61 (depending on experience) + generous benefits package

Hours: Full Time 37.5h/week

Locations : Based in Headland Midlands & West (Hereford), South & East (Silsoe), Northwest (Manchester) or Yorkshire & North (Cleckheaton).

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 26th Sept 2025.

Are you fascinated by the past and looking for a career in commercial archaeology? Do you want to be part of big infrastructure schemes and work on interesting projects?

This is an excellent opportunity, if you are looking to expand your knowledge, improve your skills and be part of an excellent team.
The Role

Headland Archaeology work on a wide range of exciting archaeological projects of all scales throughout the UK. The role of the survey team is to ensure the smooth flow of spatial data through the company from data capture to Archive. We build systems, promote skills and provide resources to make this happen. The Survey Officer will play an integral part in implementing Headland’s survey strategy across the business.

You will be self-driven with a positive outlook and good understanding of British Archaeology. You will be experienced in site surveying in archaeology and capable of overseeing these activities on several field projects at the same time. You will be a good team worker who can promote new ideas and new ways of working and help our team to deliver projects to programme and to budget.

You will be responsible for providing survey support to our archaeological sites. This includes the application of procedures; training and field support; equipment care and logistics; data security and processing; quality assurance and data presentation. You will be expected to work as part of a small team of skilled technical staff and project-based assistants and provide hands-on site support where extra resources or advanced recording techniques are required. The work will be primarily field-based and will involve good organisation and a willingness to travel. Your work will be managed and supported by the Senior Survey Officer.

As a commercial company there is plenty of scope to use existing skills, discover new ones and develop your strengths. You will encounter numerous opportunities for personal development and promotion. With a proactive Technical Services department, we are developing our systems and capabilities constantly; our dedicated training team (CIf A accredited) will help support your work and RSK provides a wealth of opportunity to broaden the range and nature of the experience enjoyed by our staff.
Key Responsibilities Project Work
Carrying out routine survey work
Processing survey and site data as required
Presenting survey and site data to the requirements of the Contracting division
Application of surveying and data management procedures
Ensuring survey and site data is secure, and regularly transferred between sites and offices
Carrying out specialist survey work when required Development and Support
Delivering survey, data management and field recording training
Delivering survey and data management technical support
Contributing to research and development into new or alternate survey and data management methods and processes People
Communicate regularly with the Technical Services Manager
Liasing with the Site Lead about survey requirements
Managing a small team of dedicated Survey Supervisors
Supporting the other activities of the department Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Responding quickly to survey and site data quality issues with feedback and other suitable measures Equipment
Care for and provide logistics support for our survey equipment fleet, including hire equipment
Substantial GPS and total station surveying experience
Sound understanding of archaeological recording; data tidying and presentation.
Ability to troubleshoot technical survey issues and challenging working conditions
Survey data processing using appropriate software
Advanced use of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel
Clear, friendly communication in person, phone, email or messaging
Full clean UK driving licence
Programming
Drone Experience
Laser Scanning Experience
Photogrammetry Experience Benefits
Competitive paid subsistence when applicable
Paid accommodation when applicable
Use of cutting edge technology on site, e.g. paperless systems, i Pads etc.
Ongoing regular training in various areas e.g. Health & Safety, Technical areas and Transferable skills
Time off in lieu for time worked above standard hours or overtime paid
Annual profit discretionary bonus & performance-related bonus schemes
Monthly clothing allowance
28 days annual leave, rising based on service length
Extra annual leave purchase scheme
5%-6% employer contribution to pension scheme
Income Protection Policy, after a year with Headland
Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 4 times your annual salary, after a year with Headland
Referral scheme with generous fee
A support group of 30+ Mental Health First Aiders
Regular offers through RSK Group (e.g. Tastecard, Gym membership discount, Holidays and Entertainment)
Employee Assistance Programme (advice on finance, mental health etc)
Paid CIf A membership
Cycle to work scheme
Being part of RSK Group How to apply

You must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to your commencement

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may fill existing vacancies before the closing date, so you are advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Headland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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