Job Description
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to work in our team of Geomatics Analysts. You will be part of a small team processing survey data to support the delivery of our National Elevation Data Programmes, using specialist software and GIS to process and quality‑control data from state‑of‑the‑art remote‑sensing instrumentation, including our Airborne LIDAR Terrain Mapper.
The Team
The Geomatics team within National Monitoring Survey provides specialist services to enable effective evidence across the business. This includes collection and analysis of high‑quality Lidar, aerial photography, bathymetry and satellite data. The team works with National and Area teams to co‑deliver monitoring requirements for the Environment Agency and the wider environmental community.
Experience / Skills Required
* You will have a relevant degree‑level qualification in Geography, GIS, Environment or another scientific discipline, or equivalent experience with an understanding of operational applications.
* You will be able to demonstrate practical experience and broad‑ranging GIS skills using ESRI products such as ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap, and experience working with large and complex mapping datasets, preferably Airborne LIDAR.
* Experience of processing and carrying out quality‑control procedures on LIDAR datasets and LIDAR‑derived Digital Elevation Models would be advantageous.
* You will be able to demonstrate experience in remote‑sensing techniques, analytical and problem‑solving skills and good attention to detail, either through work or academic experience.
* You will have good organisational skills, be highly motivated with a professional attitude, and be able to communicate effectively and work unsupervised to meet challenging deadlines.
Contact and Additional Information
The National Monitoring Survey team is a national team located at various sites around the country; you can be based anywhere within working proximity to an EA office.
You will be expected to travel to the Geomatics team hub in Bath when required and to attend an EA office as needed to maintain team connectivity. The post is full‑time, although alternative working patterns will be considered.
Interviews will take place in‑person at our Bath office and will consist of a technical GIS assessment and capability questions.
Contact: emily.nielsen@environment-agency.gov.uk
Length of Contract
17 months – up to March 2027
Competency 1: Achieves Results
You should have the ability to set and deliver high work standards and demonstrate the drive to meet targets. Prioritising and organising tasks to ensure timely achievement of results is essential, with flexibility as priorities change.
Please give an example of when you have analysed or processed a large dataset to a high standard, and how you ensured deadlines were met.
Competency 2: Data and Information Management
You must be able to collect, analyse, interpret, record, manage, develop and share data appropriately for a variety of purposes. You will handle, analyse and report on large survey datasets to create clear and accurate GIS products.
You will demonstrate a high level of competence in ESRI ArcGIS (or similar) and extensive recent experience working with complex mapping data, preferably Airborne LIDAR.
Competency 3: Scientific Knowledge
Applies scientific knowledge from relevant disciplines to provide sound, science‑based evidence to internal and external customers.
Additional Information
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Flexible working patterns, including job‑share, are welcomed; please indicate any preferred arrangements in your application.
We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities whose applications meet the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a non‑departmental public body, uses central government frameworks for external recruitment and cannot engage with the market directly via post, email or phone calls.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Business Development and Sales
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