Overview
At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusiveness to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to join our team of Geomatics Analysts within the National Monitoring Survey team. This role focuses on the delivery of remote sensing products, with a strong emphasis on the use of airborne optical data to support intertidal vegetation mapping, particularly saltmarsh extent and zonation. A key part of this work contributes to the Environment Agency’s statutory reporting obligations under the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations, helping to assess and monitor the condition of intertidal habitats. You will work as part of a small, collaborative team to produce high-quality spatial data that supports environmental monitoring and reporting.
You will be involved in processing and analysing aerial photography and other airborne optical datasets, with additional use of satellite and drone data where appropriate. There may also be a requirement to collect and integrate ground truth data to support and validate remote sensing outputs.
Your knowledge of remote sensing data may include:
* Airborne data (Optical, Hyperspectral, or LIDAR)
* Satellite imagery (Optical/SAR)
* Drone-acquired imagery
Responsibilities
* Contribute to remote sensing projects, including saltmarsh extent and zonation mapping from high-resolution aerial imagery
* Opportunistic Macro Algae monitoring in intertidal zones
* Edit existing spatial features and digitise new extents based on remote sensing interpretation
* Identify vegetation types in airborne imagery using a broad classification system suitable for intertidal habitats
* Support environmental monitoring and incident response through other remote sensing analysis
This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong interest in coastal habitat mapping and a passion for applying remote sensing techniques to support environmental outcomes.
The Team
The National Monitoring Survey team works with National & Area teams to co-deliver all the monitoring requirements of the Environment Agency and the wider environmental community. The team provides specialist services to enable effective evidence to be used across the business, including the collection and analysis of Lidar, Aerial Photography & Satellite data. We focus on delivering the highest quality data, providing a fully integrated approach to the delivery of geo-information.
Experience/Skills Required
* A relevant degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Strong GIS skills, ideally using ESRI products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or ArcMap), and experience working with large spatial datasets for analysis and reporting.
* Practical experience with remote sensing data, particularly airborne optical imagery, and an understanding of image classification techniques for habitat mapping. Experience with satellite and drone data is beneficial.
* Editing existing spatial features and digitising new extents, familiarity with feature class management and spatial editing workflows
* Comfort identifying vegetation types in imagery using a broad classification system
* Strong organisational skills, professional attitude, ability to work independently and meet deadlines, with effective communication and teamwork
Contract, Travel and Working Arrangements
The post is full-time with flexibility for other working patterns to be considered. You can be based anywhere within working proximity to an EA office. Travel to the Geomatics team hub base in Bath when required is expected, and you may need to come into an EA office to meet team needs. Interviews will be via MS Teams. Please note interview dates are likely to be week commencing 13 October. Length of contract: Up to November 2026.
Contact
For any questions relating to this role, please contact David White at David.white@environment-agency.gov.uk or Tel 07552 271881.
Additional Information
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. The Environment Agency is committed to providing value for money and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. For suppliers, visit the Crown Commercial Service information page. Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, but all examples must be truthful and from your own experience.
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