Principal Consultant GIS
WSP in India
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Job summary
WSP India is seeking a Principal Consultant – GIS to lead and deliver advanced GIS projects across Australian and GCC teams. You will guide data management, mapping, automation, and GeoAI initiatives while ensuring high standards and governance.
The role requires hands‑on delivery, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring of GIS professionals. Based in Bengaluru, Mumbai or Noida with a flexible hybrid work model, you will contribute to strategic GIS/DE initiatives and cross‑regional innovation.
Qualifications
- 12+ years of GIS/digital spatial solutions experience delivering complex GIS projects and senior technical leadership.
- Postgraduate qualification in GIS, Remote Sensing or Data Science desirable.
- Esri certifications advantageous.
- Experience working with international stakeholders and global service delivery environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead GIS delivery for assigned projects, managing scope, programme, quality, risks and outcomes.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across Australia and GCC teams for effective communication and delivery.
- Provide technical oversight and mentoring to GIS professionals and project teams.
- Develop and maintain GIS datasets, analyses, and solutions aligned with project requirements.
- Support capability development through training, coaching and knowledge sharing initiatives.
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Job description
WSP India is currently looking for a talented Principal Consultant – GIS to contribute & involve assisting with data management and mapping activities related to WSP AU projects systems. The position will be for BANGLORE/MUMBAI/NOIDA location.
This is a hands‑on technical and delivery‑focused role. This position provides opportunities to contribute to advanced GIS, automation, digital and strategic initiatives. A significant component will involve day‑to‑day project delivery, including routine GIS activities and supporting the operational requirements of Australian project teams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Australian business stakeholders to ensure effective communication, alignment on priorities, and successful project delivery.
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across Australia and global GCC teams to manage work pipelines and ensure timely delivery of geospatial services.
- Act as a trusted advisor for GIS, spatial analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Manage and prioritise GIS work pipelines, balancing project requirements, resource capacity, deadlines and technical complexity.
- Take ownership of GIS delivery for assigned projects, including scope, programme, quality, risks and technical outcomes
- Facilitate collaboration across regions to promote consistency, innovation, best practices, and knowledge sharing.
- Provide regular status updates, identify delivery risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support business development activities, proposals, estimates, and technical solution development.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to GIS professionals and project teams.
- Provide technical oversight and direction on complex or higher-risk GIS tasks and projects
- Drive continuous improvement of GIS delivery standards, processes, and technical capabilities.
- Conduct technical reviews and ensure compliance with organizational quality standards.
- Support capability development through technical training, coaching, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
- Support the development of junior and intermediate GIS professionals through technical guidance and constructive review
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and service excellence within the GCC‑AU Digital Services Team.
- Design, develop, manage and maintain geospatial datasets, databases and GIS solutions appropriate to project requirements.
- Perform spatial analysis, data validation, digitization, feature attribution, topological corrections, and data integration activities.
- Capture and maintain infrastructure, utilities, environmental, land management, and operational datasets from imagery and multiple data sources.
- Produce and oversee high‑quality maps, dashboards, web applications, reports, and spatial visualizations supporting business decision‑making.
- Provide technical advice on spatial data structures, workflows, analysis methods and GIS solution design.
- Ensure compliance with GIS standards, data governance policies, and quality management systems.
- Develop and implement automated GIS workflows using Python, Model Builder, FME, ArcGIS tools, and other digital or coding technologies would be a plus.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and service enhancement through automation.
- Utilize advanced spatial analytics and location intelligence techniques to generate business insights.
- Contribute to the adoption and implementation of GeoAI, machine learning, and AI‑driven geospatial solutions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations to improve business outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement automated GIS workflows using Python, Model Builder, FME, ArcGIS tools, and other digital or coding technologies would be a plus.
- Support mining activities, asset management, infrastructure planning, environmental compliance, land access, disturbance footprint assessments, and operational GIS programs.
- Perform geospatial assessments, asset register reviews, utility analysis, and data validation activities.
- Deliver accurate spatial information products supporting operational and strategic decision‑making.
- Ensure integrity, accuracy, and usability of geospatial information across the asset lifecycle.
- Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) activities for GIS deliverables and spatial datasets.
- Maintain compliance with organizational standards, governance frameworks, and quality management systems.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, workflows, standards, and procedures.
- Promote continual improvement in geospatial service delivery and data quality.
- Strong understanding of GIS data quality, governance, metadata and spatial data management principles.
- Advanced proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey123, Field Maps, and ESRI ecosystem technologies.
- Strong experience in spatial analysis, geospatial database management, and enterprise GIS solutions.
- Advanced scripting and automation skills using Python, Arcade, ModelBuilder, and related technologies.
- Experience with geospatial ETL tools such as FME is desirable.
- Knowledge of GeoAI, machine learning, remote sensing, and advanced spatial analytics is highly desirable.
- Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems, asset management platforms, and digital solutions.
- Working knowledge of CAD platforms and CAD‑GIS integration is desirable.
- A practical, hands‑on approach to GIS delivery, with the ability and willingness to undertake routine GIS tasks and support the day‑to‑day operational needs of the regional team alongside involvement in advanced and strategic GIS/DE initiatives.
- Experience working with multinational teams and global delivery models.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, consulting, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives and innovation programs.
- Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex technical deliveries.
- Key Competencies
- Mandatory Skills
- We anticipate you will have an interest in the following areas:
- Thirst for knowledge, cultural awareness, an open mind and good English.
- Communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team.
- Coordinating his/her work with other members of the Team.
- Work competently with minimal supervision or on an individual basis.
- The candidate must have a valid passport.
- Preference will be given to candidates with minimum 12-16 years of experience in a consulting firm in complementary industries like mineral processing , Mining using or civil infrastructure , or the Built Environment and Environmental Planning domains
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with strict deadlines.
- Ability to work well as part of a team or on an individual basis.
- Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to the detail.
- Experience with projects in Australia, New Zealand would be an advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English
- Typically 12+ years of relevant experience in GIS, geospatial consulting or digital spatial solutions, with demonstrated experience delivering complex GIS projects and providing senior technical leadership.
- Postgraduate qualification in GIS, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Remote Sensing, or related discipline is desirable.
- Relevant GIS industry certifications such as Esri Technical Certifications are advantageous.
- Extensive experience in geospatial consulting, GIS project delivery, spatial analytics, and digital solutions is desirable
- Demonstrated experience working with international stakeholders and global service‑delivery environments.
- Professional membership of a relevant geospatial, engineering, digital or spatial science body is advantageous.
BGV:
- Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.
- Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.
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