GIS Technician- Oxford

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering and Environmental Consultancy seeks a GIS Technician in Oxford. This permanent position offers the chance to work on challenging projects in Hydrology and Flood Risk Assessment. Successful candidates will have strong GIS skills, experience with ArcGIS, QGIS, and Python, and opportunities for career development and international work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Substantial benefits package

Training courses

Career development opportunities

International work

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a relevant discipline.
• Experience completing GIS mapping using ArcGIS and QGIS.
• Familiarity with Python coding and using AI for projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete GIS mapping and environmental projects for Local Authorities.
• Work with experienced consultants on flood risk and hydrogeology.
• Utilize Python and statistical tools for data analysis.

Skills

GIS Mapping

Python Coding

Statistical Analysis

Education

Degree in Geography, Environmental Management, or GIS

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

SPSS

Job description

Job Description

My client, a market leading, international Engineering and Environmental Consultancy who specialises in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Geotechnical Engineering and Flood Risk, is searching for a GIS Technician to join an established team based in Oxford.

It is essential that applicants have a strong academic background in a relevant discipline including Geography, Environmental Management or GIS and have experience working for a UK based Consultancy or Local Authority completing GIS mapping using ArcGIS and QGIS. You will also be expected to have experience completing Python Coding and using AI for projects.

It is also beneficial for applicants to reside locally as you will be expected to work from the office.

As a GIS Technician you will have the opportunity to join a team of experienced Consultants to complete Environmental Management, Flood Risk, Water Resources, Hydrogeology, Drainage and Flood Alleviation Projects for Local Authorities and Private Sector Clients in the UK and overseas.

Applicants will also be supported to complete GIS Mapping using ArcGIS and QGIS, Statistical Analysis using SPSS, and coding using Python.

This role comes offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits package, international work, training courses and career development.

If this role is of interest to you or if you are searching for other roles relating to Hydrology/Flood Risk Assessment please do not hesitate to contact Jordanna Morris on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) . We have many more vacancies available on our website at (url removed).

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position