Graduate Geospatial Data Engineer- Manchester

Arup; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup is offering a Graduate Geospatial Data Engineer position in Manchester. You will join a UK geospatial team applying geography, data and digital technology to inform decisions across transport, water, energy, cities and infrastructure.

As a graduate, you will collect and analyse spatial data, build clear maps and dashboards, and develop repeatable geospatial workflows using GIS, scripting and automation. You will work with engineers and planners on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Geography & Geospatial Science, Digital Engineering, Data Science / Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
• Recent graduate or on track to graduate before employment starts, with ≤12 months of full-time experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, manage, assure and analyse spatial data to support multidisciplinary projects.
• Create maps, dashboards, applications and visualisations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop efficient geospatial workflows using GIS, data engineering, scripting and automation tools.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental specialists, designers and clients to derive spatial insights.
• Contribute to innovation, standards and learning across geospatial projects.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Data engineering basics

Scripting & automation

Education

Geography & Geospatial Science

Digital Engineering

Data Science / Engineering

Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Python

SQL

Job description

Graduate Geospatial Data Engineer - Manchester

See it differently - Early Careers at Arup

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

Our UK geospatial team combines geography, data and digital technology to help clients and project teams understand places, make informed decisions and deliver better outcomes for the built and natural environments. We work across transport, water, energy, cities, planning and major infrastructure, applying spatial analysis, data engineering, Earth observation, automation and digital visualisation. Graduates join a collaborative multidisciplinary team, working with specialists across Arup and contributing to projects ranging from early options and environmental assessment through to design, construction and operation.

• Collect, manage, assure and analyse spatial data to support multidisciplinary projects and evidence-based decision-making.
• Create clear maps, dashboards, applications and other visualisations that communicate complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the development of efficient and repeatable geospatial workflows using GIS, data engineering, scripting and automation tools.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, planners, environmental specialists, designers and clients to understand requirements and turn them into useful spatial insights.
• Contribute to innovation, technical standards and continuous learning while developing experience across different projects, sectors and geospatial specialisms.

https://www.arup.com/services/geospatial-and-earth-observation/

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Geography & Geospatial Science, Digital Engineering; Data Science / Engineering; Environmental Science.

To Be Considered For a Graduate Opportunity, Your Application Must Include a Copy Of Your Academic Transcript And Meet The Following Criteria

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers: You care about sustainable development and want to see your work make a genuine difference.
• Innovative minds: You think critically, ask hard questions, and are genuinely open to new approaches.
• Growth seekers: You are curious, actively seek feedback, and look for ways to keep developing.
• Adaptable adventurers: You are comfortable with uncertainty and adapt readily as projects and priorities evolve.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accidentinsuranceand Income protection cover. In addition,you’llhave access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all ourinterviewplaces to beallocatedto candidates who havedisclosedthey are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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