GIS Technical Lead

GIS Technical Lead

Slough Full-Time 42000 - 84000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible
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About the Role

We are seeking a capable and motivated GIS Team Lead to guide a dynamic team of GIS professionals with a strong focus on GIS development and automation. This role demands a balanced combination of strategic leadership, project coordination, and hands-on technical delivery. You will play a key role in driving innovation, enhancing spatial data workflows, and ensuring high-quality outputs across diverse projects, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of GIS analysts and developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
  • Manage end-to-end GIS project development workflows, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
  • Engage effectively with stakeholders to align on project goals, scope, and expectations, while providing expert geospatial guidance.
  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of spatial data, and oversee the development, optimisation, and maintenance of GIS tools and automated workflows.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for resolving team queries and technical challenges to ensure smooth and uninterrupted project execution.
  • Maintain and regularly update ISO and project documentation to ensure full compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Continuously monitor team output and efficiency, providing constructive feedback, support, and guidance to drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills

  • Solid expertise in GIS software, including ArcGIS and QGIS, with a strong foundation in spatial data management and analysis.
  • Proven experience in driving automation within GIS workflows to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience, ideally within a technical or geospatial team.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and team management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong hands-on experience in geospatial analysis, data interpretation, and the creation of clear, actionable visualisations.

Bonus Skills

  • Familiarity with project management tools and Agile methodologies to support efficient development delivery.
  • Working knowledge of data visualisation tool such as Power BI for data reporting.

GIS Technical Lead employer: RMSI

Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and collaboration, making it an exceptional employer for GIS professionals. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer ample opportunities for professional development and mentorship within a dynamic team environment. Located in a vibrant area, our workplace fosters a culture of creativity and excellence, ensuring that you can thrive while contributing to impactful projects.
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