GIS Data Scientist

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a GIS Data Scientist in Glasgow for a contract role focused on blending spatial analysis and advanced analytics. The successful candidate will work with large datasets, build predictive models, and provide insights that drive decision-making across the organization. Essential skills include GIS experience, proficiency in Python or R, and a solid understanding of machine-learning methodologies. Daily rates range from £650 to £750, with potential for extension beyond two months.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with GIS platforms and geospatial libraries required.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for automation needed.
• Solid grounding in statistics and spatial analysis required.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, clean, and manage geospatial datasets from diverse sources.
• Perform spatial analysis and geoprocessing to support projects.
• Develop predictive models and machine-learning workflows.

Skills

GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS)

Python and/or R for data science

Statistics

Spatial analysis

Machine-learning methodologies

Spatial databases (PostGIS, BigQuery GIS, SQL Server Spatial)

Communication of complex spatial insights

Remote sensing and raster datasets

Job description

GIS Data Scientist

Location: Glasgow
Employment Type: Contract, 2 months, strong chance of extension

About the Role

Morgan Hunt are working with a leading government organisation to recruit a GIS Data Scientist who can blend spatial analysis, advanced analytics, and problem-solving to turn geospatial data into actionable insights. You'll work with large, complex datasets, build predictive models, and support data-driven decisions across the organisation. If you love maps, patterns, and answering real-world questions with data, this role has your name all over it.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire, clean, and manage geospatial datasets from diverse sources
• Perform spatial analysis, spatial statistics, and geoprocessing to support strategic and operational projects.
• Develop predictive models and machine-learning workflows using spatial and non-spatial data.
• Build and maintain spatial databases, data pipelines, and automated ETL processes.
• Create high-quality maps, dashboards, and visualisations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver geospatial insights.
• Implement QA/QC best practices to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and data governance.
• Stay current with emerging geospatial technologies, standards, and research.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS) and geospatial libraries (e.g., GeoPandas, GDAL/OGR, Shapely, Rasterio).
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for data science and automation.
• Solid grounding in statistics, spatial analysis, and machine-learning methodologies.
• Experience with spatial databases (PostGIS, BigQuery GIS, SQL Server Spatial).
• Ability to communicate complex spatial insights clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with remote sensing and raster datasets.

Details

• £650- £750 per day
• inside of IR35
• 2 months, strong chance of extension
• Glasgow based

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.