Environmental GIS Technician - Remote/Hybrid Maps & Data

Bowland Ecology Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowland Ecology Ltd is seeking a skilled GIS/Spatial Analyst to produce high-quality maps for ecological reports and support biodiversity projects across the UK. You will capture, clean and manage spatial data from field surveys and remote sensing, developing GIS databases and mapping standards for consistency.

Based in Northwest England (Clitheroe or Daresbury) with flexible options, the role offers hybrid working and opportunities to contribute to habitat assessments and biodiversity net gain

Qualifications

• Proficiency in QGIS or an equivalent GIS platform.
• Strong understanding of cartography, coordinate systems, spatial analysis and data management.
• Experience working with ecological datasets (habitats, species records, land cover, elevation, hydrology).
• Ability to produce clear, accurate and visually engaging maps for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with mobile data-collection apps and cloud-based GIS workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail, data integrity and version control.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with ecologists, project managers and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality maps for ecological reports (e.g., BNG, species surveys, habitat assessments).
• Capture, clean, validate and manage ecological and environmental spatial data from field surveys, remote sensing and partner datasets.
• Maintain and develop GIS databases, templates and mapping standards to ensure consistency across projects.
• Carry out geospatial analysis to support habitat assessments, biodiversity monitoring, land‑use planning and biodiversity net gain recommendations.
• Support ecologists by preparing field mapping resources, mobile data-collection tools, and post-survey data processing.
• Integrate datasets from multiple sources into project workflows.
• Contribute GIS inputs to ecological reports, management plans, dashboards, and story maps for clients and stakeholders.
• Create, test and implement new GIS tools and field software to improve efficiency and data quality.

Skills

QGIS proficiency

Cartography

Spatial analysis

Data management

Mobile data collection

Data integrity

Communication

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Bowland Ecology Ltd is seeking a skilled GIS/Spatial Analyst to produce high-quality maps for ecological reports and support biodiversity projects across the UK. You will capture, clean and manage spatial data from field surveys and remote sensing, developing GIS databases and mapping standards for consistency.

Based in Northwest England (Clitheroe or Daresbury) with flexible options, the role offers hybrid working and opportunities to contribute to habitat assessments and biodiversity net gain