Geographic Information Systems Consultant in Edinburgh

Job Title: GIS Consultant +£1,500 Placement Bonus

Location: Perth

Salary circa £30,000 – £35,000

Experience Required: 2-3 years in a similar-sized environmental consultancy or equivalent consultancy environment

Placement Bonus – £1,500

About our Client

They are a dynamic environmental consultancy specialising in ecology, hydrology, environmental engineering and GIS services for the full project lifecycle. The team gives clients clear, pragmatic, cost-effective solutions, working collaboratively with developers, engineers, planning teams and contractors. They value innovation, professional integrity and delivering outcomes that exceed expectations.

The Role

As a GIS Consultant, you will be a key member of our spatial-analysis team, bringing your expertise in geographic information systems to support environmental projects across sectors (e.g., infrastructure, property & regeneration, minerals & waste, renewable energy). You will work closely with ecologists, hydrologists, engineers and planning professionals to deliver high quality spatial data products, visualisations and analysis that inform project decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain and manage GIS datasets (desktop & cloud-based) to support environmental assessments, surveys, monitoring and reporting.
• Produce spatial outputs (maps, figures, infographics) for planning applications, EIA chapters, ecological/hydrological reports, client presentations.
• Perform spatial analyses (e.g., habitat mapping, buffer/zone modelling, land-use change, connectivity, suitability modelling) using ArcGIS / QGIS / other relevant tools.
• Work with non-GIS colleagues to interpret mapping requirements, translate technical requests into spatial deliverables, and present findings clearly.
• Ensure data quality, metadata standards, version control and compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice and company procedures.
• Assist with fieldwork or data-collection planning (e.g., survey extents, GPS setup, drone/UAV operations) as required.
• Stay abreast of emerging GIS technologies, workflows (e.g., Python/R scripting, automation, GIS in cloud) and integrate best practices into our workflows.
• Support business development: prepare sample maps and spatial visuals, contribute to marketing/technical proposals and help raise the profile of our GIS capability.

Person Specification

Essential:

• 2-3 years’ GIS experience in an environmental consultancy or similar interdisciplinary consultancy environment.
• Demonstrable experience with desktop GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, QGIS); comfortable producing high-quality maps and spatial outputs.
• Strong spatial analysis skills and ability to interpret mapping/data requirements from technical colleagues.
• Good knowledge of coordinate systems, metadata, spatial data structures, data validation and version control.
• Strong communication skills – able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders, present spatial outputs in an understandable way.
• Self-motivated, organised, with attention to detail and able to manage multiple tasks/priorities.
• Collaborative mindset – comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaising externally with clients/partners.

Desirable:

• Experience with scripting/automation tools (Python, R, ModelBuilder) in a GIS environment.
• Experience with drone/UAV derived datasets, LiDAR, 3D spatial modelling or BIM integration.
• Experience working on planning applications, EIA chapters or environmental surveys.
• Knowledge of environmental/gis legislation, planning policy, habitat mapping conventions, BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain) spatial requirements.
• Interest in business development, marketing of GIS services and growing GIS capability.

What We Offer

• A friendly, collaborative consultancy environment with an established client base and diversification across infrastructure, property/regeneration, renewables and minerals/waste sectors.
• Opportunity to take ownership of GIS workflows, contribute to shaping and growing the GIS team and service offering.
• Salary reflecting experience, plus perks/benefits (such as training & development, flexible working, travel/time-in-lieu for site visits).
• Exposure to a broad range of environmental consultancy work: you’ll gain hands-on experience across ecology, hydrology and infrastructure.
• A supportive senior team and clear development path towards Senior GIS Consultant or Principal Consultant.

How to Apply.

Ready to take your ecology career to the next level?

Send your CV to: talent@talent-torch.co.uk

Apply online at: www.talent-torch.co.uk/vacancies

How the Placement Bonus Works

Secure this role through Talent Torch and receive a £1,500 bonus:

• 50% paid within 14 days of employer payment
• 50% paid after completing 90 days in the role
• Direct applications or jobs secured via other means are not eligible.

Full Terms & Conditions available on our website.