GIS Consultant (6 months Contract)
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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).
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. multicriteria 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.
- 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 opensource geospatial (e.g. QGIS GeoPandas) and cloud/web GIS patterns.
- Experience contributing to practice strategy innovation initiatives or broader technical leadership activities.
Required Skills:
Requirements Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and SAFe Agilist (SA) or equivalent SAFe certification. 36 years of experience in Agile project management. Strong understanding of Scrum SAFe and Kanban frameworks. Hands-on experience with tools like Jira Confluence Trello or similar. Excellent facilitation communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in mid-sized IT companies or startups. Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD environments. Familiarity with scaled Agile implementations and enterprise-level Agile transformation.
