Geospatial Analyst in Bristol

Salary: £53,400 per annum (plus generous benefits)

Working Pattern: Full time, Part time, Job Share, Flexible Working

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 20th April 2026 at 11:55pm

Our SALMO team is the lead across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the provision of marine salvage and emergency response. Our specialists include AUV and ROV Operators and Surveyors, Master Mariners, Marine Engineers, Naval Architects, Environmental Scientists, and Divers provide a centre of expertise for subsea activities and marine operations. Our operations are varied and include salvage assistance to damaged surface vessels, location of aircraft on the sea-bottom, survey of wrecks, towage of warships and submarines, emergency response preparedness exercises and underwater engineering support to resolve defects on MOD platforms, and gaining the operational advantage of the seabed, at home and overseas.

If you’re excited by the prospect of working with industry leading subsea technology in a challenging environment, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team are establishing a Team of deployable Geospatial Analysts to join them as part of their wider Seabed Operations department. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Geospatial Analyst to join our team. You will analyse and visualise spatial data, with a particular focus on marine geospatial datasets captured by Maritime Autonomous Survey (MAS) sensors. The role involves exploiting Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing tools, and a range of geospatial datasets to produce actionable insights for decision‑makers. You will have strong expertise in data interpretation, governance, analysis, and digital transformation techniques. Additional training on mission‑specific hardware and software will be provided to ensure you become fully effective in the role.

This position will require travel to other MOD sites as part of your duties, and you should also be prepared for periods of deployment at sea. When not deployed or visiting other locations, regular in‑person attendance at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol for at least three days per week is expected to support effective face‑to‑face collaboration. You may be asked to attend more frequently during the initial period as you become familiar with the site, the team, and your role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building, managing, and maintaining geospatial datasets, including integrating environmental and hydrographic data from a variety of sources and sensors, with a focus on maritime applications.
• Utilising geospatial workflows and scripting languages to manipulate and process data and the configuration and exploitation of geospatial web services to improve data availability and insights and to enhance situational awareness.
• Exploiting geospatial data, particularly hydrographic datasets collected from MAS operations, generating high-end spatial and temporal analytical products.
• Preparing and presenting geospatial insights and advanced analysis in the form of high-quality charts, visualizations, web-mapping applications, and reports for use by internal and external stakeholders.
• Operating as a vital part of a high‑performing, close‑knit team, collaborating with stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to satisfy Defence requirements and achieve mission success.
• Deputising for the team lead occasionally and prepared to deploy alongside colleagues enabling the conduct of time‑sensitive geospatial analysis to inform decision‑makers.

Person specification:

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• (Lead Criterion) Deep experience of providing technical advice and presenting data products to customers and delivering successful geospatial engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects. This will ideally include experience of exploiting geospatial data collected from marine operations.
• Sound evidence of technical problem‑solving and risk management.
• A wide‑ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in geospatial engineering/science with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches.

AND, as a minimum hold either:

• An appropriate Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 4 1, plus registration with a Professional body/institution related to your discipline at the level listed below: Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Registered Scientist (RSci) or Registered Marine Scientist (RMarSci) or Registered Marine Technologist (RMarTech) or Incorporated Marine Engineer (IMarEng) or Advanced Registered IT Technician (Adv RITTech) or Chartered Master Mariner (CMMar) or Chartered Geographer (CGeog).
• OR Hold an RQF Level 6 1(or higher) qualification in a relevant technical subject, such as Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Analysis, Geospatial Intelligence, Geography or Hydrography.

Required qualifications and conditions for this role:

• Required to be fit to pass and maintain a two‑yearly ENG1 seafarers medical (no geographical limitations).
• Required to enlist as a Royal Navy Sponsored Reserve.
• Expected to work extended hours as and when required in support of operational commitments.
• Required to hold an in‑date UK driving licence.

Technical competences and behaviours assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Managing a quality service – CSBC3
• Core Behaviour 2: Developing self and others – CSBC3
• Technical Competence 1: ECF 1 – Suitable Systems and Systems Thinking – Supervised Practitioner
• Technical Competence 2: ECF 3 – Supportable Technical Solutions – Practitioner

Benefits include:

• Full time staff employed for less than 5 years are entitled to 26.5 days’ annual leave per year, rising to 31.5 days per year after 5 years of service.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Market‑leading employer pension contribution of around 28.97%.
• Annual performance‑based bonus and recognition awards.
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications.
• Support for progression.
• Huge range of discounts.
• Enhanced parental leave schemes.

Further Information: SALMO Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/SALMO_Terms_and_Conditions

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