Geospatial (GIS) Consultant

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role… As a Geospatial Consultant at WSP, you will play a pivotal role in supporting multi-disciplinary projects across Water, Energy, Earth, and Environment. You will join a growing team of geospatial professionals committed to driving digital transformation and advancing our geospatial capabilities. In this role, you will provide digital support to a wide range of projects, including those focused on climate change, renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution, resilient infrastructure, and water management. A keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality are essential. Under the guidance of senior team members, you will prepare and manage digital data from various sources, conduct spatial analysis, and produce intuitive web applications and supporting figures. You will play a key role in delivering project-related tasks, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard, consistently exceeding client expectations. You will also contribute to promoting our geospatial services, both internally and externally.

Trust and collaboration are central to our team’s culture. Your strong communication and teamwork skills will be vital as you explain complex GIS processes to colleagues and clients with varying levels of technical understanding. Beyond the technical aspects, you will benefit from opportunities for professional development and career progression. WSP is committed to your growth, offering networking opportunities and continuous learning to support your development and help advance your career. Join us at WSP, where your curiosity is celebrated, and your career can thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future.

Responsibilities Will Include…

• Support multi-disciplinary projects with GIS mapping, analysis, geoprocessing, and data capture/management using ArcGIS Pro and ETL tools.
• Facilitate digital project delivery through web GIS platforms and applications, leveraging the capabilities of ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Manage and ensure the quality of data capture both in-house and via third parties, including designing local and enterprise geodatabases.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with established standards, scope, and budget, maintaining high-quality outputs and client satisfaction.
• Engage with internal and external clients to understand their needs and provide tailored geospatial solutions.
• Contribute to the technical development of the GIS team through sharing ideas, innovations, and lessons learned.
• Assist in developing efficient working practices to provide industry-leading, best-value services to clients.
• Provide GIS support to all areas of the business as required.
• Undertake continuous professional development to stay updated with industry trends and best practices.
• Occasionally travel to other offices for business development and project meetings.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Core principles of GIS and GI data management and an ability to apply them across various sectors.
• Understanding the DCO process and how GIS facilitates digital delivery of components like EIA, routing and siting, and screening and scoping.
• Proven desktop and web GIS experience, including Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and Mobile Apps, Configuration of ArcGIS web applications, such as Experience Builder, Dashboards, 3D scenes, Survey123, and Field Maps.
• Experience in at least one of the following: Arcade, Python, JavaScript, or FME.
• Strong data management skills, with an understanding of relational databases and File Geodatabases, with the ability to deploy and manage these effectively.
• Customer focussed approach to quality and service, with the ability to identify value-add opportunities by integrating GIS.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to developing new skills and keeping up to date with technology.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Diversity: We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP 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.