Digital Mapping Consultant

WSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a GIS Cartographer to join our Planning Consents Graphics and Digital Media team in the UK. You will contribute to renewable energy, transmission, and water projects through high-quality digital mapping and spatial analysis.

You will translate technical information for non-GIS audiences and ensure data integrity across diverse sources. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, delivering on time and within budget, and supporting business development with innovative digital

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cartography principles across diverse sectors.
• Proven experience with desktop and web GIS including Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online.
• Knowledge of mapping and copyright requirements, particularly Ordnance Survey.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality figure production, spatial analysis, and data management using ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Take ownership of data integrity by validating data both in-house and from third parties.
• Produce outputs that meet standards, scope, and budget while ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

Cartography principles

Desktop GIS

Web GIS

Data management

Coordination with stakeholders

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

QGIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

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…

Energy, Earth, and Environment. You will join a growing team of creative cartographic professionals within our multidisciplinary Planning Consents Graphics and Digital Media Team who are committed to driving digital transformation and advancing our capabilities.

As part of the Planning Consents team, you will support a variety of projects, including renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution, resilient infrastructure, and water management, primarily through Development Consent Orders (DCO) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).

A keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality are essential. As part of our team, you will prepare and manage digital data from various sources, conduct spatial analysis, and translate technical information into clear visual layouts for non-GIS audiences as figures in support of DCO and EIA applications.

You will play a key role in delivering project-related tasks, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard, consistently exceeding client expectations. You will also contribute to promoting our team’s services both internally and externally.

Join us at WSP, where your curiosity is celebrated and your career can thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future.

Responsibilities will include

• Drive multidisciplinary projects by delivering high-quality figure production deliverables, spatial analysis, and data management using ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
• Take ownership of data integrity by managing and validating data capture in house and supplied from third parties
• Deliver outputs that meet established standards, scope, and budget while consistently achieving exceptional quality and client satisfaction
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver tailored digital mapping solutions
• Share knowledge, ideas, and innovations to strengthen the technical capability of the Graphics and Digital Media team
• Help shape efficient working practices that deliver industry-leading, best-value services to clients.
• Provide cartography expertise across the business wherever needed
• Commit to continuous professional development to stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies
• Be prepared to travel occasionally to other offices for business development and project meetings
• Strong understanding of cartography principles, with the ability to apply them across diverse sectors
• Proven experience in desktop and web GIS, including Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online
• Strong understanding of mapping and copyright requirement in particular Ordnance Survey. Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering quality and identifying opportunities to add value through digital cartography.
• Experience of qGIS, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Understanding of DCOs and EIAs, and how digital delivery supports decision-making

What we would be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Strong understanding of cartography principles, with the ability to apply them across diverse sectors
• Proven experience in desktop and web GIS, including Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online
• Strong understanding of mapping and copyright requirement in particular Ordnance Survey. Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering quality and identifying opportunities to add value through digital cartography.

Desirable Skillsets

• Experience of qGIS, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Understanding of DCOs and EIAs, and how digital delivery supports decision-making

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?