GIS & Ecology Specialist for HS2 Environmental Projects

Assystem; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem UK is seeking a GIS professional to join its environmental team on the HS2 project, applying ArcGIS or QGIS to environmental mapping and analysis.

You’ll produce maps, manage spatial datasets and support ecological assessments, with collaboration across ecologists and multidisciplinary teams on nationally significant infrastructure projects, helping ensure biodiversity and environmental constraints are accurately represented.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ArcGIS

QGIS

Spatial analysis

Data management

Visualization

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Education

Degree in GIS/Geography/Environmental Science/Ecology

Job description

Assystem UK is seeking a GIS professional to join its environmental team on the HS2 project, applying ArcGIS or QGIS to environmental mapping and analysis.

You’ll produce maps, manage spatial datasets and support ecological assessments, with collaboration across ecologists and multidisciplinary teams on nationally significant infrastructure projects, helping ensure biodiversity and environmental constraints are accurately represented.