Geospatial Data Delivery Lead

The Survey Association; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Severn Partnership is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to support Technical and Project Managers in delivering Geospatial and CAD outputs to deadlines and quality standards. You will monitor compliance, identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions while coordinating cross‑functional teams.

You will plan and schedule resources, allocate tasks by competency and mentor the geospatial team, fostering continuous improvement and a culture of excellence in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Geospatial/CAD projects to deadlines and quality standards.
• Experience applying quality assurance processes and coordinating technical teams and resources.
• Strong understanding of Geospatial and CAD workflows, standards and associated software.
• Effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage risk.
• Strong problem-solving ability, including resolving workflow, software or equipment issues.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to brief teams and elevate risks appropriately
• Proactive, detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project & Technical Managers to clarify project specifications and client requirements, ensuring the Geospatial/CAD team is briefed accordingly.
• Maintain effective communication with team members and managers to identify risks and constraints quickly, developing mitigations / solutions to project workflows.
• Identify & resolve equipment & software faults promptly, coordinating with the geospatial team to minimise risk to delivery.
• Report project delivery risks and delays to the Project Managers, taking a direct approach to resolving.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Technical Managers, scheduling resources against project standards and requirements to meet required deadlines.
• Ensure sub-contractors are assessed for competency and capacity to deliver in line with project requirements and deadlines.
• Actively contribute to project de-briefs by capturing delivery lessons learned, identifying opportunities for improvement and encouraging constructive feedback.
• Support Project Managers and Technical Managers as and when required.
• Lead by example with professionalism and integrity, ensuring Severn Partnership values are reflected in inclusive and collaborative working practices.

Skills

Quality assurance

Geospatial

CAD workflows

Project planning

Leadership

Job description

The Severn Partnership is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to support Technical and Project Managers in delivering Geospatial and CAD outputs to deadlines and quality standards. You will monitor compliance, identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions while coordinating cross‑functional teams.

You will plan and schedule resources, allocate tasks by competency and mentor the geospatial team, fostering continuous improvement and a culture of excellence in project delivery.