Geospatial Analyst (12-month FTC)

ARUP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Geospatial Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Leeds. You will support geospatial analysis, visualisation and information management to help consultants and engineers access and apply geospatial data at project scale.

You will contribute to translating business needs into maps and spatial insights, leveraging ArcGIS, QGIS, Power BI and scripting tools, while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master's degree in GIS, Remote Sensing/Earth Observation, Geography, Geoinformatics or Environmental Science or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience using geospatial applications such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online.
• Ability to create spatial models, manage spatial datasets and produce clear visualisations using tools such as Esri Experience Builder or Power BI.
• Knowledge of automation, scripting or spatial data management tools such as ModelBuilder, FME, Python, SQL Server or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
• Ability to translate business or engineering needs into meaningful maps and spatial insights, with strong communication, collaboration and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support geospatial analysis, visualisation and information management for projects.
• Help consultants, designers and engineers access, understand and apply geospatial data at project scale.
• Translate business or engineering needs into meaningful maps and spatial insights with clear communication.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Visualization

Spatial data management

Automation scripting

Communication

Project management

Education

Undergraduate or master's degree in GIS/Remote Sensing/Geography/Geoinformatics or Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

ArcGIS Enterprise/Online

Esri Experience Builder

Power BI

ModelBuilder

FME

Python

SQL Server

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

As part of our continued investment in digital delivery across the natural and built environment, we are looking for an experienced Geospatial Analyst to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will support geospatial analysis, visualisation and information management, helping consultants, designers and engineers confidently access, understand and apply geospatial data at project scale.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We’d like to hear from you if:

• You hold a relevant undergraduate or master’s degree (GIS, Remote Sensing/Earth Observation, Geography, Geoinformatics or Environmental Science) or bring equivalent industry experience with evidence of professional growth and continuous learning.
• You have experience using geospatial applications such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online.
• You can create spatial models, manage spatial datasets and produce clear visualisations using tools such as Esri Experience Builder or Power BI.
• You are confident working with automation, scripting or spatial data management tools such as ModelBuilder, FME, Python, SQL Server or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
• You can translate business or engineering needs into meaningful maps and spatial insights, with strong communication, collaboration and project management skills.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Marek Mazurowski ([e-mail]) to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Closing date: 17th September 2026

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.