Associate Digital Consultant - GIS & FME in Newcastle upon Tyne

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role… As a member of our geospatial team, you will play a pivotal role as an FME expert, providing essential support to a variety of clients and upholding WSP's core values of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. You will have the chance to work on landmark projects that not only shape communities but also contribute positively to the environment. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of geospatial professionals, leveraging your expertise in FME to deliver quality solutions across diverse sectors such as land management, property and planning, energy and transportation. Your work will help clients visualise and understand complex data, enabling informed decision-making and fostering a more sustainable future.

In this role, you will harness and lead on the full potential of FME and geospatial data to drive better decision-making processes, streamline workflows, and add substantial value for our internal and external clients. By applying advanced data analytics, you will uncover insights that were previously hidden, ensuring that projects are not only efficient but also innovative. Your expertise will empower clients to optimise their operations, reduce costs, and make strategic decisions with confidence. Beyond the technical aspects, you will have opportunities for professional development and career progression. WSP is committed to your growth, offering networking prospects and continuous learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. Join us at WSP, where your curiosity is celebrated, and your career can flourish in an inclusive and supportive environment. This is your chance to do meaningful work and leave a legacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a technical team with a customer-focused approach to quality and service.
• Serve as the technical lead for the FME Flow platform, ensuring optimal performance and integration with other systems.
• Lead on the GIS element of major projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Understand client needs, and provide technical advice and solutions for the client’s consideration.
• Handle programme and resource management effectively.
• Ensure data security and governance, adhering to ISO27001 and GDPR standards.
• Prepare proposals and bids to support business development.
• Provide technical advice to all WSP staff as required.
• Ensure that the processes and procedures the team undertake are documented comprehensively and available to all team members.
• Provide guidance on best practice and solutions to achieve deliverables.
• Innovate and self-motivate in delivering high-quality solutions.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Successfully leading a small team to deliver technical tasks.
• Proven experience in managing and deploying ESRI Enterprise systems, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ESRI Field apps.
• Deep knowledge of Enterprise FME and FME Flow for data integration and automation.
• Proficiency in utilising Microsoft Azure services for cloud-based solutions (or similar).
• Skilled in scripting (preferably Python), SQL, data management and data processing workflows.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

What’s In It For You?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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.