Geospatial Engineer

Stealth IT Consulting; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Geospatial Engineer to lead compliance with government standards and oversee data quality frameworks. Candidates should have proven experience in geospatial engineering, GIS, and managing complex datasets. Proficiency in industry-standard GIS tools such as ArcGIS and QGIS is essential. Strong communication skills are required to effectively convey technical issues to diverse audiences. This role is remote with a rate of £500 per day and a duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in geospatial engineering, GIS, or spatial data management.
• Strong expertise in geospatial data quality control and governance.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the geospatial control lead, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Design and oversee geospatial data quality and assurance frameworks.
• Maintain robust controls for data lineage and auditability.

Skills

Geospatial engineering

GIS

Spatial data management

Geospatial data quality control

Communication skills

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

PostGIS

Spatial SQL

Job description

Job Title: Geospatial Engineer
Rate: £500 Inside
Duration: 6 months
Location: Remote
Clearance: BPSS
Stages: 2 Stages

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the geospatial control lead, ensuring compliance with government geospatial standards, policies, and best practice (including Geospatial Commission and OGC standards).

• Design, implement, and oversee geospatial data quality, validation, and assurance frameworks.

• Establish and maintain robust controls for data lineage, metadata management, version control, and auditability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in geospatial engineering, GIS, or spatial data management.

• Strong expertise in geospatial data quality control, assurance frameworks, and governance.

• Proficiency with industry-standard GIS tools and technologies (eg ArcGIS, QGIS, PostGIS, spatial SQL).

• Experience managing and analysing large, complex geospatial datasets from multiple sources.

• Understanding of UK Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) standards or equivalent frameworks.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly and confidently to diverse audiences.