31915 - Assistant Geomatics Analyst

Environment Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national environmental agency in the UK seeks a Geomatics Analyst to support remote sensing projects focused on ecological monitoring. The successful candidate will produce spatial data and analyze airborne imagery while collaborating within a specialized team. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, strong GIS skills, and practical experience with remote sensing data. This role is integral to environmental reporting and monitoring initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong GIS skills with experience in analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with remote sensing data and image classification.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality spatial data for environmental monitoring.
• Process and analyze aerial photography and airborne datasets.
• Contribute to remote sensing projects related to habitat mapping.

Skills

GIS skills

Remote sensing data analysis

Data processing and analysis

Feature class management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcMap

Job description

Overview

At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusiveness to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to join our team of Geomatics Analysts within the National Monitoring Survey team. This role focuses on the delivery of remote sensing products, with a strong emphasis on the use of airborne optical data to support intertidal vegetation mapping, particularly saltmarsh extent and zonation. A key part of this work contributes to the Environment Agency’s statutory reporting obligations under the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations, helping to assess and monitor the condition of intertidal habitats. You will work as part of a small, collaborative team to produce high-quality spatial data that supports environmental monitoring and reporting. The role involves processing and analysing aerial photography and other airborne optical datasets, with additional use of satellite and drone data where appropriate. There may also be a requirement to collect and integrate ground truth data to support and validate remote sensing outputs.

You will contribute to a range of remote sensing projects, including saltmarsh extent and zonation mapping from high-resolution aerial imagery, opportunistic Macro Algae monitoring in intertidal zones, editing existing spatial features and digitising new extents based on remote sensing interpretation, identifying vegetation types in airborne imagery using a broad classification system suitable for intertidal habitats, and supporting environmental monitoring and incident response through other remote sensing analysis.

The team

The National Monitoring Survey team works with National & Area teams to co-deliver all the monitoring requirements of the Environment Agency and the wider environmental community. The team provides a range of specialist services to enable effective evidence to be used across the business. This includes the collection and analysis of Lidar, Aerial Photography & Satellite data. We focus on delivering the highest quality data, providing a fully integrated approach to the delivery of geo-information.

Experience/skills required

You will hold a relevant degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science or a related discipline, or have equivalent practical experience. You should demonstrate strong GIS skills, ideally using ESRI products such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or ArcMap, and experience working with large spatial datasets for analysis and reporting. You will have practical experience with remote sensing data, particularly airborne optical imagery, and an understanding of image classification techniques for habitat mapping. Experience with satellite and drone data is also beneficial. The role involves editing existing spatial features and digitising new extents, so familiarity with feature class management and spatial editing workflows is essential. You should be comfortable identifying vegetation types in imagery using a broad classification system. Strong organisational skills, a professional attitude, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines are key, along with effective communication and teamwork.