GIS Consultant

Job Summary

As a Senior GIS Consultant/Analyst, you will apply your expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial data management and database technologies to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of complex and high-profile projects.

Leveraging the Esri technology stack (mobile, desktop and web), alongside ETL tools such as FME, you will lead the sourcing, management and development of high-quality geospatial data and products. You will enable project teams and clients to effectively visualize, interrogate and interpret spatial information, supporting robust decision-making and reporting.

In this role, you will proactively identify opportunities to enhance and streamline geospatial workflows, driving efficiency and innovation across project delivery. As part of a center of technical excellence, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, standards and best practices.

Working closely with Project Managers and technical leads, you will build strong relationships and apply your consultancy skills to champion the value of geospatial solutions, engaging confidently with clients and stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes.

Strong preference for experience supporting UK-based environmental programs (e.g., linear infrastructure, offshore/onshore wind, solar, carbon capture storage, master planning, permitting Environmental Impact Assessments).

Job Type: Full time.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Technical Delivery

• Design and implement robust spatial data models, analytics pipelines, and application patterns (ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, Experience Builder/Web Experience, dashboards), including Survey123 and Field Maps for field operations.
• Drive automation and quality using Python/ArcPy, FME (Form Flow), ModelBuilder, and reproducible workflows; apply Arcade where appropriate.
• Steward enterprise/file geodatabases (schema, standards, metadata, versioning, security) and perform technical reviews to assure accuracy, scalability, and maintainability.
• Apply advanced analytics (e.g., multi-criteria decision analysis for site selection) and support emerging digital twin use cases.

Integration Collaboration

• Integrate GIS with engineering and environmental workflows, CAD/BIM, databases (SQL), APIs, and digital data capture.
• Work with project managers and discipline leads to align GIS scope, interfaces, resources, and deliverables to broader program objectives; act as GIS/Data Lead on larger or more complex programs.

Requirements

• Degree in GIS/geospatial science, environmental/data science, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Typically 2-8+ years of applied geospatial delivery within consultancy or multidisciplinary environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading geospatial delivery within environmental, planning, and/or infrastructure programs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex requirements into actionable technical plans.
• Demonstrable experience with quality, metadata, governance, and security practices within enterprise geospatial environments.
• Proficiency in English, verbal and written, with emphasis on technical GIS communication (CVs must be submitted in English).

Technical Stack

• ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online.
• Experience Builder / Web Experience, dashboards/visualization.
• Python/ArcPy, FME, SQL.
• Integration with CAD/BIM, APIs, and field data tools (Survey123, Field Maps).

Preferred/Desirable

• Chartered professional status (e.g., CGeog, GISP) or equivalent senior technical accreditation.
• Substantial Environment sector experience spanning linear infrastructure, offshore/onshore wind, solar, CCS, hydrogen, nuclear, airports, marine, master planning, permitting EIA.
• Experience working on UK projects, including familiarity with UK standards, regulations, and delivery contexts.
• Familiarity with open-source geospatial (e.g., QGIS, GeoPandas) and cloud/web GIS patterns.
• Experience contributing to practice strategy, innovation initiatives, or broader technical leadership activities.

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