Senior or Principal Geospatial Consultant

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Anderselite are partnering with a leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy in Cardiff to recruit a Senior or Principal Geospatial Consultant. This is a senior role for an experienced GIS professional to lead geospatial input across projects, manage spatial data, and mentor a team of GIS specialists.
Role Overview
You will take a lead role in delivering high-quality geospatial solutions across environmental planning, landscape architecture, ecology, arboriculture, and construction site support projects. You will develop and manage GIS and CAD workflows, provide technical guidance, and support strategic decision-making within the consultancy. This role offers the chance to influence geospatial processes across the business while managing and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities - Lead geospatial input across multidisciplinary projects, including GIS and CAD mapping and analysis. - Develop and manage spatial databases, tools, and workflows to support project delivery. - Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and management for junior geospatial team members. - Integrate geospatial solutions into environmental assessments, planning applications, and design processes. - Innovate and improve geospatial capabilities, including automation, web mapping, and data visualisation. - Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. - Support business development and tender preparation for new projects.
Skills & Experience - Proven experience in a geospatial role within environmental consultancy or a related field. - Proficient in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, including spatial data management and administration. - Strong understanding of environmental datasets, planning processes, and spatial analysis techniques. - Demonstrated expertise in cartographic principles for clear, accurate mapping outputs. - Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD and Bentley ProjectWise familiarity with remote sensing, LiDAR, or 3D modelling is advantageous. - Proficiency with Python, ModelBuilder, or other automation tools. - Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills. - Experience managing junior geospatial team members. - Chartered status or working towards chartership (e.g., CGeog, CEnv) desirable. - Experience in tendering for new work is an advantage.
What's on Offer - Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement. - Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. - Two volunteering days per year and opportunity to purchase additional leave. - Healthcare and death-in-service insurance. - Professional subscriptions covered. - High-quality IT and PPE equipment. - A supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression. - Regular staff liaison and business review meetings to contribute to company direction.
Apply Now To be considered, please send your CV and a brief cover note to Anderselite outlining your interest in the role.
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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Science;Consulting