Remote Sensing Specialist

cgg; Crawley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

22 days annual leave

Company pension

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Income protection

Unmind wellbeing app

Visa sponsorship/relocation

Job summary

Viridien, based in Crawley, UK, seeks an experienced Remote Sensing Specialist to lead image processing, project scoping, and client engagement for satellite data solutions. You will advise on data sources, manage opportunities, and ensure outputs meet licensing and commercial constraints.

The role combines technical depth with client-facing responsibilities, supporting growth in oil/gas and mining sectors while staying current with EO market trends and new imagery providers.

Qualifications

• BSc in remote sensing, GIS or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• At least 2 years professional client-focused experience.
• Strong understanding of remote sensing fundamentals and practical constraints.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into commercial solutions.
• Experience identifying new business opportunities and qualifying leads.
• Involvement in proposals, solution scoping, pricing inputs, client presentations.
• Experience in processing imagery/outputs and common analysis approaches.

Responsibilities

• Client enquiries & project scoping
• Market intelligence on providers, releases, and AI
• Bespoke remote sensing data processing support
• Cross-team collaboration
• Ensuring product quality and commercial satellite licensing compliance
• Business development support

Skills

Remote sensing

GIS

Client relations

Business development

Proposal/scoping

Data processing

Education

BSc in remote sensing

Tools

Envi

Datum

ESRI

Job description

Viridien ( www.viridiengroup.com ) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Are you motivated by turning satellite imagery into real-world insights for clients?

We are looking for an experienced Remote Sensing Specialist to support image processing and project scoping requirements within the remote sensing team.

The role combines technical expertise with strong client-facing and business development capability: responding to and scoping enquiries, advising on the best data sources and approaches (including DEMs, optical, SAR and hyperspectral where relevant), and producing high-quality, fit-for-purpose outputs that meet licensing and commercial constraints. As a Remote Sensing Specialist, you will use your technical expertise and innovative spark to derive information from satellite imagery, with a particular focus on emerging needs in the domains of oil and gas and mining.

The successful candidate will stay current with the EO market onboarding new imagery providers, building awareness around new data releases and processing trends and translate this into improved service offerings guiding internal stakeholders and clients. They will also support business opportunities through client engagement and presentations, helping convert opportunities into well defined, scalable projects aligned with our strategy.

About the Team

You will be part of the Satellite Mapping group based in our Crawley office within the Remote Sensing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Client enquiries & project scoping
• Market intelligence (providers, releases, AI)
• Bespoke remote sensing data processing support
• Cross-team collaboration
• Ensuring product quality and commercial satellite licensing compliance
• Business development support

Qualifications

Required

• BSc in remote sensing, GIS or other related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• At least 2 years professional experience in relevant client-focused role
• Robust understanding of remote sensing fundamentals and practical constraints
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into commercial solutions for client needs
• Experience identifying new business opportunities and qualifying leads
• Prior involvement in proposals, solution scoping, pricing inputs, client presentations
• Experience in processing imagery/outputs and common analysis approaches

Preferred

• Proficient in industry standard satellite image processing packages (Envi, Datum, ESRI, etc.)
• Commercial imagery procurement
• Experience in complex imagery processing (hyperspectral, SAR, DEM, programming)

UK Benefits Package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus scheme
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Income protection
• Wellbeing Unmind app - puts you in control of your mental health
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
• Cycle purchase scheme
• On-site wellness facilities
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
• Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages subject to eligibility
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Subsidised canteen

Learning and Development

At Viridien, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programs through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth.

We Care About The Environment

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don't hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

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