QGIS Engineer

RSK Geosciences; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

CPD Support

Job summary

RSK Geosciences in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a QGIS Engineer to join a small CAD/QGIS team. You will support engineers by producing high-quality drawings and delivering work to deadlines.

The role welcomes candidates with CAD background; QGIS knowledge is desirable but not essential, with training available. Hybrid working arrangement, pension, life cover, and CPD support are provided.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive working knowledge of QGIS is required.
• Good general computing skills including Excel, Word and Teams.
• Great oral and written skills.
• Thinking and reasoning skills with the ability to use initiative.
• Knowledge of BS1192 and ISO19650 desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn QGIS if not already proficient.

Responsibilities

• Work day-to-day in a small CAD / QGIS team, producing high-quality drawings for projects.
• Daily contact with engineering staff to approve drawings and deadlines.
• Most drawings are 2D; some understanding of 3D drawing is beneficial.
• Deliver work on time and prioritise workload.

Skills

QGIS knowledge

CAD background

Excel

Word

Teams

Communication skills

Initiative

Tools

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

The Vacancy

RSK has exciting opportunities for a QGIS Engineer in the Geosciences business who currently provide Geotechnical and Geo-environmental consultancy to support our clients in a wide range of sectors including property and construction, civil engineering, oil and gas, nuclear, renewable energy and the public sector in the UK. We are now looking to recruit a QGIS Engineer to work full time / hybrid in Hemel Hempstead. The ideal candidate will have an enthusiastic attitude toward learning and the flexibility to adapt to new challenges. We welcome candidates with a CAD background, QGIS knowledge desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work day-to-day in a small CAD / QGIS team within the RSK Geosciences division, helping engineering staff by producing high quality drawings for their projects.
• Daily contact with engineering staff to approve drawings and react to changes in deadlines.
• Although the majority of drawings will be 2D an understanding of 3D drawing would be beneficial.
• Be able to deliver work on time and prioritise workload.

Experience

• Comprehensive working knowledge of QGIS is required and good general computing skills.
• Have a good knowledge in the use of computer software such as Excel, Word and Teams.
• Great oral and written skills.
• Thinking and reasoning skills, with the ability to use your own initiative.
• Knowledge of BS1192 and ISO19650 desirable but not essential.
• Have some knowledge of QGIS (desirable but not essential) or being willing to learn it.
• You will be encouraged to identify and undertake a personal project that utilises skills you have developed, that can be linked to personal interests and is of benefit to the wider RSK Group. This could be exploring new opportunities or research projects in collaboration with another RSK business or 3rd party (with benefit to RSK), or involvement in an area of RSK Geosciences.
• In addition to the typical duties and responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required to perform other related duties as necessary to the strategic implementation of the business plan of RSK.

Salary and Benefits

• £26,800+ commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life assurance cover
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development and, as a Registered Practice with the Geological Society or Institute of Civil Engineers, we are committed to supporting candidates along the pathway to Chartership.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects. Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations. RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?