GIS Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy firm in Bristol is seeking to hire an Environmental Consultant specializing in GIS. This role involves supporting various projects, performing surveys, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have experience in ecological consultancy within the UK and a strong understanding of GIS. The firm offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience, along with excellent training and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Salary between £35,000 - £45,000

Chance to work on unique projects

Annual pay reviews

Medical cover

Excellent training and development

Enhanced pension scheme

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• Valid experience in ecological consultancy within the UK.
• Proficiency in GIS and mapping relevant to environmental work.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Capture data for GIS input on various projects.
• Perform surveys in diverse UK locations.
• Conduct mapping using GIS software.
• Compile data for project delivery.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Assist in software development.

Skills

Proven experience in ecological consultancy

Experience with GIS and mapping

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of relevant UK environmental legislation

UK driving license

Experience in mentoring staff

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Job Description

Your new company

This company is a leading environmental consultancy firm that provides a wide range of services to support sustainable development. They specialise in offering environmental advice and strategy, embedded design and environmental masterplanning, as well as survey and assessment services.

They operate across several sectors, including air quality, noise, ecology, environmental policy, and economics. They work with both public and private sector clients, delivering high-quality environmental and design consultancy services. Their team of over 100 environmental experts ensures that environmental objectives are integrated into the heart of project designs, promoting sustainable and resilient development. They are doing some excellent work on a range of renewables projects across the UK currently!

I have been to meet them in person at their London office and I can personally say that their culture and work atmosphere is incredible, definitely a fantastic consultancy to work for.

Your new role

Work as part of an established and successful Environmental team. You will have the opportunity to support a variety of projects from a GIS perspective. You will be working in Bristol on office days however, you will have the chance to work from home and perform site visits across the UK.

Main duties could include...

• Capture data for GIS input on projects
• Perform surveys in varying locations
• Mapping using GIS software
• Compiling data for project delivery
• Mentor junior members of staff
• Help with development of software

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in an ecological consultancy (in a UK setting for knowledge of legislation)
• Experience with GIS and mapping for environmental consultancy (essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of relevant UK environmental legislation
• UK driving license
• Experience in mentoring staff (ideal)

What you'll get in return

• 35,000 - £45,000 (Depending on Experience)
• The chance to work on some unique and rewarding projects, including renewables
• Annual pay reviews
• Medical cover
• Excellent training and development
• Excellent team culture
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Death in service cover

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