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Graduate Geospatial Analyst

SLR Consulting • Full-time • Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom • £31,250 - £38,000 / year • 3d ago

Vacancy No

VN5190

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

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Job Description

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Due to business growth, we have a new vacancy for a Graduate Geospatial Analyst to join our successful Geospatial Team (GIS) based in our Stoke-on-Trent Office. The role is open to anyone from graduate up to 2 years of experience.

The role
As a Graduate Geospatial Analyst, you will provide GIS input into projects across many internal Service Areas/Technical Disciplines, including but not limited to planning, ecology, engineering, landscape, energy and climate change, archaeology and heritage and infrastructure projects. Your work will be varied and will include:

Georeferencing and digitising map data
Creating maps and drawings for various reports
Preparing teams for site data collection through the set up and development of applications such as ESRI Field Maps or Survey123
Preparation and maintenance of data in ArcGIS Online
Creating, capturing, managing and analysing of data in GIS from multiple sources and in a variety of formats
Undertake geoprocessing using various GIS software including ESRI ArcGIS and QGIS
Working as part of a team to deliver projects to tight deadlines and budgets
Adhere to business QA processes and standards for data management and drawing outputs
Contribution to the smooth operation of the GIS team through active participation in team resource calls, supervision systems and knowledge sharing

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a
company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

A degree qualification in GIS, Geography or a related field
Proficient in the use of ESRI ArcGIS Pro
Working knowledge and experience of geodatabases
Experience using ArcGIS Online, including familiarity with using various ArcGIS Online applications including ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123
Good knowledge of UK environmental and Ordnance Survey datasets
Experience undertaking geospatial analysis and managing data in GIS environments (i.e. ArcGIS systems and QGIS)
Experience producing high quality cartographic outputs
Conscientious worker with the ability to deliver to a consistent high standard with a keen eye for detail
Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Access etc)

Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

Key Responsibilities

Country

United Kingdom

Office

Stoke On Trent