Principal Geospatial Consultant

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced geospatial leader to join SLR's growing Geospatial & Data Solutions team as a Principal Geospatial Consultant. Based in our Edinburgh office, the role blends people leadership, business development and project delivery.

The successful candidate will lead the Scottish Geospatial Hub, working alongside other regional hub leads to support the Geospatial Delivery Manager in delivering and enhancing the team's strategy and growth across Scotland and the UK.

• Lead, mentor and develop geospatial professionals, fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment that supports capability growth, recruitment, knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Deliver complex multidisciplinary geospatial and digital projects, providing technical leadership, quality assurance and strategic advice to clients and project teams across a range of sectors.
• Develop innovative geospatial solutions that leverage connected data, enterprise GIS, automation, cloud technologies and emerging digital practices to improve client outcomes and support digital transformation.
• Build and develop trusted client relationships while leading business development activities, including opportunity identification, proposal development and supporting growing relationships with key clients across Scotland and the UK.
• Collaborate across SLR's multidisciplinary consultancy business to identify opportunities, expand geospatial services, and deliver integrated solutions that create value for SLR and its clients.
• Oversee the operational leadership of the Scottish Geospatial Hub and contribute to the wider leadership and strategic direction of the Geospatial & Data Solutions team.
• Champion technical excellence, innovation and SLR's "One Team" culture through the development of best practices, continuous improvement, inclusive leadership and effective collaboration across regional and international teams.

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Volunteering and community giving programmes
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace nursery benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.