Principal Geospatial Analyst

At BakerHicks, our geospatial team is trusted to deliver innovative and integrated GIS solutions across the UK and beyond. With collaboration, curiosity and technology at our core, we’re transforming how data shapes the world creating smarter, more connected environments where people live, work and thrive.

As our team continues to grow, we’re looking for a Principal Geospatial Analyst to help guide and shape the development of cutting‑edge GIS solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead meaningful work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where your ideas and expertise can genuinely make an impact.

As a Principal Geospatial Analyst, you’ll play a key leadership role in developing advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) across a range of complex and high‑profile projects. You’ll bring strong technical grounding in GIS technology, software development and data management alongside a collaborative leadership style that empowers others. Working closely with colleagues from across the business, you’ll design, develop and implement GIS applications that meet diverse client needs while contributing to innovation and best practice across the wider team.

• Lead and coordinate GIS deliverables across multiple projects, ensuring they align with organisational and client goals.
• Provide supportive leadership, mentoring and guidance to the GIS team as they continue to develop and grow.
• Oversee the design and implementation of advanced GIS software solutions and enterprise‑scale integrations.
• Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders, project directors and multidisciplinary teams to shape project requirements and deliverables.
• Design and review scalable, reliable and user‑centred GIS applications.
• Support the integration of GIS with other enterprise technologies to improve user experience and business performance.
• Ensure GIS data quality, integrity and compliance across all projects.
• Lead on bids, fee proposals and commercial submissions, contributing to positive long‑term client relationships.
• Share GIS best practice, emerging technologies and new ideas across the business.
• Stay informed of new developments in the GIS field and help identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Geology or a related field.
• Strong experience with GIS technologies, including QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcEnterprise and ArcGIS Online.
• Advanced experience using ETL tools, especially FME, to design and automate workflows.
• Excellent GIS data management capability, including schema design, assurance and advanced analysis.
• Confident communicator with experience building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, support and inspire others within a technical environment.
• Experience contributing to and securing commercial opportunities.
• Creative and solutions‑driven, with a long‑term vision for how GIS can support sustainable business growth.
• Experience with remote sensing and developing 3D models from drone and LiDAR data.
• Comfortable architecting and guiding large‑scale GIS solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements. In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

BakerHicks has been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operates from 14 locations for a truly European reach. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

• Company car or cash allowance.
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan.
• Life assurance scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave.
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc).
• Flexible/hybrid working.
• Family friendly policies.
• Employee assistance.
• Professional development.

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.