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Senior GNSS & Geodesy Consultant
Senior GNSS & Geodesy Consultant (fulltime) - Salary – £48,679 - £56,792 (dependent on experience) - Hybrid working
About the role
In summary, the aim of the role is to identify, develop and deliver innovation, project and operational activities related to Geodesy and Positioning Navigation and Time (PNT); enabling new capability, new opportunities, reduce operational cost and sustaining OS as a thought leader. We are looking for a Senior subject matter expert in the field of Geodesy, GNSS, and the wide PNT (Positioning Navigation and Timing) domain.
Collaborating across OS, government, academia and industry, you will be required to develop nationally critical geodesy and PNT strategic plans and translate them into experiments, development and operational activities. You will provide support to geodesy and OS Net operations - your experience and understanding of geodesy will enable you to work alongside our subject matter experts to deliver national capability.
Developing PNT and geodesy capability will require your detailed understanding of GNSS, enabling you to provide in-depth advice to assist OS to make informed decisions at operational and strategic levels.
Reporting into the Lead PNT Scientist, your expertise will be required to support our positioning and geodesy consultants, research and data scientists, and product teams as we work together to deliver sustainable operations and capability growth.
Responsibilities
* Identify, develop and deliver innovation, project and operational activities related to Geodesy and PNT.
* Collaborate across OS, government, academia and industry to develop strategic plans and translate them into experiments, development and operational activities.
* Provide support to geodesy and OS Net operations and deliver national capability with subject matter experts.
* Provide in‑depth advice on GNSS and geodesy to enable informed operational and strategic decisions.
* Support positioning and geodesy consultants, research and data scientists, and product teams to sustain operations and grow capabilities.
What we’re looking for
* A domain expert, ideally educated to master’s degree level in geodesy and/or PNT or a related STEM subject. Experience in lieu of a degree is also acceptable.
* Ideally a member (or applying to be a member) of an applicable professional body, e.g. RIN, RICS.
* Strong expertise in the application of geodesy and/or PNT. Proven ability to translate strategic aims into operational contexts and technical solutions.
* Process and analyse GNSS / geodetic data; test, evaluate and develop environments; lead equipment and system trials.
* Track record in commissioning and delivering projects and proof of concepts.
* Detailed understanding of GNSS receiver operation, GNSS signal-processing chain, GNSS threats and vulnerabilities, and PNT system integration.
* Consultancy experience with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
* Ability to communicate detailed technical applications to diverse audiences.
* Strong analytical skills with ability to define and analyse data to generate insights and recommendations.
The Rewards
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* Salary – £48,679 - £56,792 (dependent on experience)
* Performance related bonus up to 10%
* A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12.07%)
* 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays on joining, (3 taken over Christmas) increasing by one day per year, to a maximum of 5 years
* Enhanced family leave, including up to 12 weeks paid partner (paternity) leave
* Free subscription to OS Maps
* Access to online learning platforms
* Coaching and Mentoring schemes
* Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits
Location & Security
Location: We embrace a hybrid working model at OS and understand there is no one size fits all in relation to how we work. We have a fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire and expected to spend a minimum of 2 days a week with the remaining time being a personal choice as to whether you work from home or spend more time at OSHQ – there may be flexibility in this.
Security
OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).
Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role, therefore you must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.
Diversity & Inclusion
Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey.
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