Remote Sensing Commercial Specialist in Crawley

Viridien is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Remote Sensing Specialist to support the delivery and growth of our commercial satellite imagery and remote sensing services, primarily for mining and oil & gas clients. The role combines technical expertise with strong client-facing capability: responding to and scoping enquiries, advising on the best data sources and approaches (including DEMs, optical, SAR and hyperspectral where relevant), and producing high-quality, fit-for-purpose outputs that meet licensing and commercial constraints. The successful candidate will stay current with the EO market tracking imagery provider activity, new data releases, licensing models, and processing trends and translate this into improved service offerings and confident guidance to internal stakeholders and clients. They will also contribute to business development through client engagement, and presentations, helping convert opportunities into well-defined, scalable projects aligned with our strategy.

About the Team

You will be part of the Satellite Mapping group and based in the Crawley office and you will be part of the Remote Sensing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Client enquiries & project scoping
• Business development support
• Bespoke remote sensing data processing
• Market intelligence (providers, releases, AI)
• Cross-team collaboration
• Ensuring product quality and commercial satellite licensing compliance

Qualifications:

Required:

• MSc in remote sensing, GIS or other related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• At least 3 years professional experience in relevant role
• Robust understanding of remote sensing fundamentals and practical constraints
• Experience in processing imagery/outputs + common analysis approaches
• Proficient in industry standard satellite image processing packages (Envi, Datum, ESRI etc)
• Comfortable with client communications

Preferred:

• Experience or basic understanding of programming or experience with Jupyter
• Experience supporting mining and/or oil & gas clients
• Commercial imagery procurement
• Prior involvement in proposals, solution scoping, pricing inputs, client presentations
• Experience in complex imagery processing (hyperspectral, SAR, DEM)

UK Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus scheme
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Income protection
• Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
• Cycle purchase scheme
• On-site wellness facilities
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
• Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Subsidised canteen

Learning and Development

At Viridien, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programs through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth.

We Care About The Environment

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond. We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly. We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.