At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deploy advanced GeoAI solutions for infrastructure and environmental projects.
- Company: Join WSP, a leader in geospatial consulting with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values inclusion and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by integrating AI into geospatial solutions and mentoring future talent.
- Qualifications: Strong GIS experience, Python skills, and knowledge of AI/ML applications in geospatial contexts.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
As a Principal Geospatial Consultant with WSP, you will support multi‑disciplinary projects within the Geospatial team as part of the Transformation & Digital Insights service line, focusing on complex infrastructure and land projects. You will design, build, and deploy advanced GeoAI solutions across infrastructure, utilities, land and property, water, and environmental sectors, develop production‑grade Python workflows, design and optimise spatial data pipelines, and integrate AI and machine learning frameworks into GIS environments to deliver scalable, data‑driven insights. You will act as a subject‑matter expert, translate emerging GeoAI capabilities into practical applications, shape our GeoAI approach, mentor junior colleagues, and help grow our geospatial capability.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop GeoAI solutions—including object detection, feature extraction, change detection, and predictive spatial modelling—using Esri tools and open‑source AI frameworks.
- Write production‑grade Python toolboxes, automation scripts, and spatial data pipelines for ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and SDE environments.
- Integrate deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch or TensorFlow) and ML libraries (such as scikit‑learn or Hugging Face) into geospatial workflows to solve client‑specific problems at scale.
- Lead technical delivery on GeoAI project workstreams across utilities network analysis, land ownership and registry data, and water/environmental constraint modelling.
- Collaborate with project managers and sector leads to scope, estimate, and quality‑assure GIS and GeoAI deliverables.
- Provide technical assurance and peer review of GeoAI and GIS outputs to ensure quality, robustness, and compliance with agreed standards.
- Produce clear technical documentation and methodology reports, and present findings to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Mentor and support junior GIS analysts and developers, reviewing code and promoting best practices in spatial data science.
- Stay current with Esri platform releases, emerging GeoAI tools, and relevant academic or industry research, contributing to internal capability development.
Qualifications
- Strong professional experience in GIS, with a clear focus on Python development and automation.
- Expertise in ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, geopandas, shapely, rasterio, GDAL.
- Practical experience applying AI/ML to geospatial problems (object detection, image classification, feature extraction, or spatial prediction).
- Working knowledge of at least one deep learning framework (PyTorch or TensorFlow).
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and File or SDE geodatabases.
- Ability to communicate technical outputs clearly to non‑GIS audiences.
- Degree (BSc or MSc) in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
Principal GIS Consultant — GeoAI & Spatial Intelligence in Belfast employer: WSP
WSP is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the Principal GIS Consultant role in our dynamic Geospatial team. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we provide opportunities for mentorship and professional development while working on cutting-edge GeoAI solutions that impact infrastructure and environmental sectors. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures a supportive environment where every voice is valued, making WSP a rewarding place to advance your career.
