GIS Land Analyst / Geospatial Specialist / GIS Analyst

AWD online; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist development management company is seeking a motivated GIS Land Analyst to manage GIS databases and lead feasibility studies for development projects in Bedfordshire. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in GIS software, analytical skills, and a degree in a related field. The role offers a salary of £30,000 - £33,500 per annum, flexible working hours, and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a private GIS consultancy or planning environment is preferred.
• Membership of The Association for Geographic Information (AGI) is preferable but not essential.
• A full UK driving license is required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the company’s GIS database.
• Lead GIS-based feasibility studies at RIBA Stage 0.
• Produce clear, professional feasibility reports tailored to clients.
• Present findings to clients confidently.
• Identify gaps in the market to support clients.
• Provide day-to-day GIS support to the planning team.
• Organise and deliver GIS training sessions.
• Manage relationships with GIS software and data providers.
• Stay up to date with new GIS technologies and innovations.
• Collaborate with the environmental team to assess land for development.

Skills

Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS

Proficiency in QGIS

Strong ability to analyze spatial data

Database management

Spatial analysis techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

GIS Land Analyst / Geospatial Specialist / GIS Analystwho is highly motivated and experienced with proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, database management, and spatial analysis techniques is required for a successful specialist development management company based in Bedfordshire.

SALARY: £30,000 - £33,500 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid Working with your time split working from home and the office in Bedford, Bedfordshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week.Flexible Working Hours, with the core hours being 10am – 3pm

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a GIS Land Analyst / Geospatial Specialist / GIS Analyst who is highly motivated and experienced with proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, database management, and spatial analysis techniques.

Working as a GIS Land Analyst / Geospatial Specialist / GIS Analyst you will be integral to the company’s overall operations and services, with the opportunity to lead complex development projects with varying project values of £250k to £25m, through the planning process.

As a GIS Land Analyst / Geospatial Specialist / GIS Analyst you will play a key role in identifying suitable land for development using GIS tools. The role involves delivering high-quality feasibility studies, producing well-structured reports, and presenting findings to clients.

You will also provide GIS support to the team, maintain accurate datasets, and ensure best practices is followed across all GIS-related work.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the company while advancing your career in a dynamic and growing organisation with huge opportunities to enhance your personal training and development.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as a GIS Land Analyst / Geospatial Specialist / GIS Analyst will include:

• Maintain and develop the company’s GIS database, ensuring data is accurate, up to date, and effectively supports land identification

• Lead GIS-based feasibility studies at RIBA Stage 0, ensuring reports are delivered on time and meet client objectives, under the supervision of the Senior Planning Manager

• Produce clear, professional, and well-structured feasibility reports tailored to each client’s needs

• Present findings to clients confidently, providing well-prepared presentations that support informed decision-making

• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their objectives and provide GIS insights that add value to projects

• Identify gaps in the market to support clients

• Provide day-to-day GIS support to the planning team, ensuring requests are managed efficiently and effectively

• Organise and deliver GIS training sessions to keep the planning team up to date with best practices, planning policy and new developments

• Manage relationships with GIS software and data providers to ensure tools are used effectively and remain fit for purpose

• Stay up to date with new GIS technologies and industry innovations, recommending improvements, where beneficial

• Collaborate with the environmental team to assess and identify suitable land for development

• Ensure all GIS-related tasks are completed to a high standard, on time, and in line with company and client expectations

• Function as the point of contact for land agents, assisting in the acquisition of land and working to secure sites in preparation for handover to the planning team

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science/Software Engineering, Environmental Science or another related field, with 2:1 or above or equivalent

• Previous commercial experience, preferably within a private GIS consultancy or a planning or developer environment

• Membership of The Association for Geographic Information (AGI) is preferable but not essential

• Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, database management, and spatial analysis techniques

• Strong ability to analyse spatial data and interpret results to form reports and present findings

• A full UK driving license, with a willingness to travel to site visits across the UK

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13735

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