GIS Lead: Lead Geospatial Team (ESRI/FME, HS2)

EKFB; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB is seeking a GIS Lead to head a dynamic GIS team delivering civil engineering work on HS2 project sections. You will guide technical direction, QA GIS data, and ensure compliance with information requirements while leveraging ESRI and FME technologies.

The role emphasizes leadership, delivery excellence, and driving the adoption of GIS solutions across the programme, including forecasting ArcGIS Enterprise licensing and contract considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Strong experience with ESRI and FME.
• Proven leadership and extensive team management skills.
• Proven experience in commercial and contract management, and ArcGIS Enterprise licence forecasting.
• Exposure to developing and maintaining web GIS and / or enterprise GIS technologies.
• You must hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
• CGeog status: working towards or attained.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the GIS team delivering civil engineering works on HS2 project sections.
• Guide and manage the team, ensuring adherence to information requirements and project schedules.
• Promote the benefits of GIS and its applications across the project.
• Make strategic decisions on technical approach, cost implications and scheduling to optimise delivery.

Skills

Leadership

ESRI suite

FME

Web GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

FME

Job description

EKFB is seeking a GIS Lead to head a dynamic GIS team delivering civil engineering work on HS2 project sections. You will guide technical direction, QA GIS data, and ensure compliance with information requirements while leveraging ESRI and FME technologies.

The role emphasizes leadership, delivery excellence, and driving the adoption of GIS solutions across the programme, including forecasting ArcGIS Enterprise licensing and contract considerations.