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 you
Candidates will have:
* 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)