Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Remote Sensing Specialist to support the delivery and growth of our commercial satellite imagery and remote sensing services, primarily for mining and oil & gas clients. The role combines technical expertise with strong client‑facing 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. The successful candidate will stay current with the EO market tracking imagery provider activity, new data releases, licensing models, and processing trends and translate this into improved service offerings and confident guidance to internal stakeholders and clients. They will also contribute to business development 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 and based in the Crawley office and you will be part of the Remote Sensing team.
Key Responsibilities
* Client enquiries & project scoping
* Business development support
* Bespoke remote sensing data processing
* Market intelligence (providers, releases, AI)
* Cross‑team collaboration Product
* Ensuring product quality and commercial satellite licensing compliance
Qualifications
Required:
* MSc in remote sensing, GIS or other related discipline (or equivalent experience)
* At least 3 years professional experience in relevant role
* Robust understanding of remote sensing fundamentals and practical constraints
* Experience in processing imagery/outputs + common analysis approaches
* Proficient in industry standard satellite image processing packages (Envi, Datum, ESRI etc)
* Comfortable with client communications
Preferred:
* Experience or basic understanding of programming or experience with Jupyter
* Experience supporting mining and/or oil & gas clients
* Commercial imagery procurement
* Prior involvement in proposals, solution scoping, pricing inputs, client presentations
* Experience in complex imagery processing (hyperspectral, SAR, DEM)
Benefits
* 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 schemeOn‑site wellness facilities
* Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
* Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages
* 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.
We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.
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