GIS Technical Lead

FERA SCIENCE LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK research organization is seeking a GIS Technical Lead to optimize GIS workflows and manage projects within the Land Use and Sustainability Team. The role involves collaboration with IT and various teams to implement best practices using Esri software and managing databases. Candidates should have strong experience in GIS technologies, project management, and a willingness to provide training and mentorship to team members. A valid UK driving license is also required for minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Esri desktop software with experience in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online.
• Experience documenting processes and using version control tools.
• UK driving license required with willingness to travel minimally.

Responsibilities

• Lead working with Fera IT to implement robust IT infrastructure.
• Manage GIS projects for internal and external customers.
• Train and mentor team members on geospatial tools and techniques.

Skills

Highly proficient in Esri GIS desktop software: ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Survey123

Knowledge of remote sensing and remote sensing technologies

Experience with other software, QGIS, FME

Experience managing projects and customers

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Esri web technologies: ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server

QGIS

Job description

As a GIS Technical Lead, you will work within the Land Use and Sustainability Team alongside other GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data experts. You will be responsible for working across spatial data disciplines and integrating the teams' workflows and processes with Fera IT to drive efficiency and scaling of the commercial lines. You will take the lead on working directly with Fera IT to implement best practices for internal (servers/individual machines) and external (MS Azure/AWS) workflows to help projects be delivered at scale. These multiple workflows require standardising and streamlining to deliver our projects at scale, and this role will take the lead on guiding other team members through workflow optimisation. Alongside leading on technical optimisation there will be opportunities to work extensively with key government clients, and on early‑stage research with our extensive collaborator network, to help us strengthen our research acumen and build future commercial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead on working directly with Fera IT to implement robust IT infrastructure for the team, including streamlining and optimising the way Fera uses Esri software.
• Provide support to other GIS experts within the team to drive efficiencies and the timely delivery of commercial and scientific research projects.
• Tender for, lead, manage and support GIS/Spatial Data projects for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with different teams to support integration of geospatial technologies for internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain GIS databases.
• Create tools to automate routine geospatial workflows.
• Train and mentor team members on geospatial tools and techniques, identify CPD requirements for other team members' career progression, working directly with the team leader.
• Stay updated on geospatial technologies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Highly proficient in Esri GIS desktop software: ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Survey123.
• In‑depth knowledge of using and administering Esri web technologies: ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS.
• Experience documenting processes and using version control tools.
• Experience with other software, QGIS, FME, etc.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced spatial data team with multiple projects.
• Experience managing projects and customers, delivering to time and budget.
• Knowledge of remote sensing and remote sensing technologies.
• Knowledge of drones and how they can be used to support projects.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required (minimal travel).