Principal GeoAI & Spatial Intelligence Lead

WSP; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Thrive programme and wellbeing support

Gymflex scheme and menopause support

WSP My Hour for personal time

Flexible working and leave options

Training and Chartership support

Job summary

Join WSP as a Principal Geospatial Consultant specializing in GeoAI and Spatial Intelligence. You will design and deploy advanced geospatial solutions, integrating AI within GIS environments to deliver data‑driven insights for infrastructure, land, water and energy sectors.

You will contribute to shaping our GeoAI approach, mentor junior colleagues, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure high‑quality GIS deliverables and client satisfaction across major projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or related field.
• Strong Python development and automation experience.
• Experience applying AI/ML to geospatial problems (object detection, feature extraction).
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Enterprise and geodatabases.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop GeoAI solutions using Esri tools and open‑source frameworks.
• Write production‑grade Python toolboxes and spatial data pipelines.
• Integrate PyTorch/TensorFlow into GIS workflows for scalable insights.
• Lead GeoAI project workstreams in utilities, land, water, and environment.
• Mentor junior GIS analysts and promote best practices.

Skills

Python development

ArcPy

ArcGIS API for Python

geopandas

shapely

rasterio

GDAL

PyTorch

TensorFlow

deep learning for GIS

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

SDE geodatabases

Education

BSc or MSc in GIS/Geography/Computer Science

Tools

FME

Esri software suite

Job description

Join WSP as a Principal Geospatial Consultant specializing in GeoAI and Spatial Intelligence. You will design and deploy advanced geospatial solutions, integrating AI within GIS environments to deliver data‑driven insights for infrastructure, land, water and energy sectors.

You will contribute to shaping our GeoAI approach, mentor junior colleagues, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure high‑quality GIS deliverables and client satisfaction across major projects.