GIS Consultant

Overview

GIS Consultant – WSP UK & Ireland

Your role as a GIS Consultant is a pivotal part of our UK digital strategy, driving location intelligence across diverse projects within the Transformation & Digital Insights service line. You will work under the guidance of an Associate/Associate Director, managing and analysing digital data, preparing GIS data, conducting analysis, and producing both web applications and hardcopy maps.

• Undertake GIS mapping, analysis, data capture, data management and geoprocessing.
• Assist in developing efficient working practices to provide industry‑leading, best‑value services.
• Develop and maintain high‑quality procedures on datasets, procedures and figures.
• Liaise with internal and external clients.
• Provide GIS support to all areas of the business as required.
• Provide GIS technical mentoring to junior GIS staff.
• Contribute to the technical development of the GIS team through sharing ideas and innovations.
• Undertake continuous professional development.
• Occasional travel to other offices for business development and project meetings.

• Core principles of GIS and data management, especially for Enterprise Geodatabases.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online and Field Apps, including integration and configuration of web applications such as Dashboards, Web Apps or Survey
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• Understanding of relational databases and geodatabase design with the ability to deploy them.
• Knowledge of UK GIS datasets, both proprietary and open source.
• Some previous experience of GIS project management.
• Customer‑focussed approach to quality and service.
• Self‑motivated, initiative‑driven and proactive in developing new skills and keeping up to date with technology.
• Able to identify potential to add value by integrating GIS processes and procedures with other Digital Advisory teams such as Data Analysts, Data Scientists, AI Engineers and Change Managers.

• Hybrid working policy – flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Health & wellbeing:
  Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities.
• Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave purchase option, and bank holiday entitlement.
• Career development: training, mentoring, chartership support and a supportive growth environment.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.