Geospatial (GIS) Consultant

Job Title

Geospatial (GIS) Consultant

Location

WSP in the UK & Ireland

Job Description

As a Geospatial Consultant at WSP, you will play a pivotal role in supporting multidisciplinary 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. As part of the Environmental Consents team, you will support a variety of projects, including climate change adaptation, renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution, resilient infrastructure, and water management, primarily through Development Consent Orders (DCO) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive multidisciplinary projects by delivering high-quality GIS deliverables, spatial analysis, and data management using ArcGIS Pro and ETL tools
• Champion digital project delivery through innovative web GIS platforms and applications, leveraging ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Take ownership of data integrity by managing and validating data capture in house and through third parties, including designing local and enterprise geodatabases
• Deliver GIS outputs that meet established standards, scope, and budget while consistently achieving exceptional quality and client satisfaction
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver tailored geospatial solutions
• Share knowledge, ideas, and innovations to strengthen the technical capability of the GIS team
• Help shape efficient working practices that deliver industry-leading, best-value services to clients
• Provide GIS expertise across the business wherever needed
• Commit to continuous professional development to stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies
• Be prepared to travel occasionally to other offices for business development and project meetings

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GIS principles and GI data management, with the ability to apply them across diverse sectors
• Proven experience in desktop and web GIS, including Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online
• Configuration of ArcGIS web applications such as Experience Builder, Dashboards, 3D scenes, Survey123, and Field Maps
• Skilled in building and automating workflows using FME Form (desktop)
• Highly proficient in managing spatial data using File Geodatabases (FGDB) and Enterprise Geodatabases (EGDB), with demonstrated experience in maintaining data access and integrity
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering quality and identifying opportunities to add value through GIS
• Familiarity with publishing workflows to FME Flow (server) for enterprise-level automation
• Working knowledge of scripting and development languages such as Arcade, Python, JavaScript, and SQL
• Awareness of DCOs and EIAs, and how GIS enables digital delivery and informed decision-making

Benefits

• Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices
• Inclusivity & belonging: welcoming applicants from varied backgrounds and encouraging people to bring their authentic selves to work
• Health & wellbeing: access to Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and comprehensive menopause support package
• Flex your time: ‘WSP My Hour’ allowing one hour each day for personal activities
• Professional development: training, mentoring, and chartership opportunities

Company Overview

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 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.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Professional Services

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.