GIS and Ecology Consultant

Assystem; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem UK is hiring a GIS professional to support the HS2 environmental programme. You will work on high-quality mapping and analysis of environmental and ecological data, contributing to decision-making across a major infrastructure project.

You will collaborate with ecologists and other disciplines to deliver GIS outputs for reports, planning and project documentation, while developing your technical skills in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience using GIS software and producing professional maps.
• Experience with spatial analysis and data management.
• Ability to visualise complex environmental datasets clearly.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Interest in applying GIS to environmental or ecological projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality environmental and ecological mapping using GIS.
• Manage and interpret spatial and environmental datasets.
• Map habitats, ecological features, protected species, and constraints.
• Support ecological assessments, EIA, HRA and Biodiversity Net Gain activities.
• Use spatial analysis to identify constraints, opportunities and potential impacts.
• Maintain GIS datasets and outputs to meet project requirements.
• Help develop GIS processes, templates and standards.
• Collaborate with ecologists and environmental disciplines to provide spatial data.
• Prepare maps and GIS outputs for technical reports and planning documents.
• Support site teams and stakeholders with GIS information.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Spatial analysis

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography/Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Job Description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Are you a GIS professional looking to apply your skills to one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects?

At Assystem UK, you’ll join a growing environmental team supporting the HS2 project, using GIS to help inform environmental decision‑making across a major infrastructure programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with spatial and environmental data, produce high-quality mapping and analysis, and support ecological and environmental teams throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll work alongside experienced GIS professionals, ecologists and wider multidisciplinary teams, giving you the opportunity to develop your technical expertise while working on nationally significant projects.

You’ll be responsible for supporting the delivery of GIS across the HS2 project, with a particular focus on ecology and environmental applications.

Your work will include:

• Producing high-quality environmental and ecological mapping using GIS.
• Managing, analysing and interpreting spatial and environmental datasets.
• Mapping habitats, ecological features, protected species records and environmental constraints.
• Supporting ecological assessments, EIA, HRA and Biodiversity Net Gain activities.
• Using spatial analysis to identify environmental constraints, opportunities and potential project impacts.
• Maintaining accurate GIS datasets and ensuring mapping outputs meet project requirements.
• Supporting the development and improvement of GIS processes, templates and standards.
• Working closely with ecologists and wider environmental disciplines to provide spatial data and analysis.
• Preparing maps and GIS outputs for technical reports, planning and project documentation.
• Supporting site teams and project stakeholders with GIS and spatial information.

Qualifications

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience using GIS software, particularly ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Experience producing professional maps and working with spatial datasets.
• Experience with spatial analysis, data management and visualisation.
• A relevant degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Ecology or a related discipline.
• An interest in applying GIS to environmental or ecological projects.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach and enthusiasm for developing your technical skills.
• Experience working with environmental or ecological data would be advantageous.

Experience with UKHab, BNG, ecological mapping, environmental constraints mapping or major infrastructure projects would be beneficial, but isn’t essential.

If you’re a GIS professional looking to develop your career within environmental consultancy and major infrastructure, this is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills to the HS2 project while working alongside experienced technical specialists.

Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.