Gis Technician

The Opportunity

We are looking to recruit a GIS Technician to join the company’s GIS Services Team. The position is full-time for a 6-month contract. This post would suit a graduate level applicant.

The role will include assisting the Principal GIS and Data Consultant with the provision of graphics support to our nationwide ecology team.

The position will be home based (in the UK) but it would be an advantage to live within reasonable commuting distance of one of our four main offices (Oxford, Hathersage (Sheffield area), Newport or Newcastle).

BSG Ecology is an award-winning consultancy. Our ambition is to continue to build our success on rewarding and challenging work. Our focus is on helping our clients achieve their aims, as well as securing the best outcomes for the environment. Our GIS service is critical in delivering this vision.

What we offer:

• The chance to work for one of the UK’s largest and most experienced independent ecological consultancies within a friendly, intelligent, and supportive team
• Diverse work including a variety of tasks of varying scales in a wide range of sectors including renewable energy, heritage, residential, recreation, infrastructure, and on projects requiring biodiversity net gain and habitat creation
• A competitive salary and benefits including a flexible working policy and 25 days annual leave (pro rata).

We are looking for candidates with:

• An appropriate degree or equivalent in GIS, spatial analysis or a related discipline
• Experience of cartography with attention to detail.
• Experience in the desktop GIS package QGIS for the interpretation and presentation of data. Experience with ArcGIS an advantage but not essential.
• The ability to identify and implement technical solutions in relation to GIS, spatial analysis and data management
• Confidence and a demonstrable track record in written, verbal and technical communication including an ability to work with non-specialists to identify a brief and deliver a task.
• A good understanding and experience of integrating outputs from other drawing and publishing packages commonly used in consultancy (such as CAD and InDesign) into GIS.
• An organised approach to work, flexibility and a high level of motivation and proven track record in prioritising multiple tasks.

Please note: Fast/reliable internet connection is essential for this role.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to r.scott-campbell@bsg-ecology.com by Friday 16th February 2024.