Principal/ Associate Geospatial (GIS) Consultant

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

As a Principal/Associate Geospatial Consultant at WSP, you will play a pivotal role in supporting multi-disciplinary projects across Water, Energy, Earth, and Environment. You will join a growing team of geospatial professionals committed to driving digital transformation and advancing our geospatial capabilities.

In this role, you will lead the geospatial elements of complex, multi-disciplinary projects, applying your expertise to improve project delivery. Your work will help clients unlock efficiencies across programmes, visualise and interpret complex data, and make data-informed decisions.

Collaborating with a dynamic team of subject matter experts, you will champion the full potential of GIS to enhance decision-making processes, streamline workflows, and deliver measurable value to both internal and external clients. You will play a key role in identifying and realising opportunities through innovative geospatial solutions.

Trust and collaboration are at the core of our Geospatial team. Your leadership and communication skills will be essential as you help shape the team’s technical governance, develop skills, and support continued growth.

Beyond the technical aspects, you will have opportunities for professional development and career progression. WSP is committed to your growth, offering networking prospects and continuous learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Responsibilities will include…

1. Lead the GIS element on major projects in a multi-disciplinary environment
2. Drive digital transformation through innovative and client-focused geospatial solutions across Water, Energy, Earth, and Environment
3. Manage programme and resource effectively, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with established standards, scope, and budget
4. Understand client needs to provide technical advice and solutions, including preparing proposals and bids to support business development
5. Manage and develop a technical team with a customer-focused approach to quality and service delivery
6. Lead the development and documentation of efficient working practices to provide industry-leading, best-value services to clients
7. Innovate and self-motivate in delivering high-quality solutions
8. Occasionally travel to other offices for business development and project meetings

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

1. Core principles of GIS and GI data management and an ability to apply them across various sectors
2. Proven experience in managing and deploying Esri Enterprise solutions, including:
3. Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and Mobile Apps
4. Strong knowledge of Enterprise FME (Form and Flow) for data integration and automation
5. Experienced in driving digital transformation initiatives, including the integration of Microsoft business applications (e.g. PowerApps) into geospatial services
6. Skilled in at least one of the following to develop custom geospatial applications, including Esri APIs where relevant: Python, JavaScript, SQL, and R/Shiny
7. Proficient in utilising Microsoft Azure services for cloud-based solutions (or similar)
8. Successfully leading a small team to deliver technical tasks and geospatial services
9. Customer-focused approach to quality and service, with the ability to identify value-add opportunities by integrating GIS
10. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to developing new skills and keeping up to date with technology

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests, and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.