Senior GIS Lead Principal GIS Consultant

AECOM is seeking a Senior GIS Lead / Principal GIS Consultant. This is a hands-on technical lead responsible for architecting and delivering advanced GIS solutions guiding standards and automation and coordinating delivery across teams. Emphasis is on technical depth and delivery excellence with proportionate responsibilities in consultative client engagement team mentorship/line management and measurable business growth.

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).

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule to include both office and remote work opportunities and will be based in Bucharest Romania.

 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.

 Quality Governance & Delivery Management

• Govern consistent workflows documentation metadata and QA/QC including adherence to internal/client Technical Quality Review (TQR) or equivalent processes.
• Support planning budgeting resourcing and risk management coordinating geospatial inputs across disciplines and locations.

Client Consulting & Growth

• Serve as the technical point of contact on assigned projects; shape solutions scopes and cost estimates; contribute to method statements and pursuit materials.
• Help to build maintain and grow longterm client relationships with emphasis on Environment sector needs and value.
• Support growth of the Geospatial business by proactively increasing market visibility through client workshops technical publications and presentations and participation in award submissions.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Lead mentor and linemanage team members; support capability growth and career pathways.
• Develop and share patterns templates and best practices; contribute to technical communities strategy and continuous improvement.
• Champion a culture of standards governance reusability and Health Safety Environment and Information Management compliance.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in GIS/geospatial science environmental/data science computer science engineering or a related field.
• Typically a minimum of 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 Requirements:

• 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.

Additional Information :

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time