Do you have the next big idea in GIS? Join our geospatial team to put your ideas into practice on some of the world’s most complex projects, from road and rail to renewables and nuclear energy. Our team thrives on innovation and taking data to the next level – and we have the awards to prove it. We’re looking for people who combine technical excellence with forward thinking and client focus, who can thrive in a consultancy environment. If you’re passionate about how geospatial solutions can solve real world problems, this is the team for you.
Purpose
The role of Senior GIS Consultant is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right person to gain experience implementing GIS solutions across multiple disciplines and through all parts of a project’s life cycle. The successful candidate will work out of their local Atkins office or from home. This position would suit someone who has experience of leading small GIS project teams, who has the technical skills to contribute on larger projects.
Responsibilities
Manage small GIS project teams working on large infrastructure projects
Technical expert role for large infrastructure projects
Work within a BIM project environment
Represent the UK Geospatial team and provide innovative GIS solutions to internal Atkins disciplines and external clients
Sell the benefits of GIS in a multi-disciplinary environment
Identify and develop business opportunities by providing client focused GIS solutions
Manage own productivity
What you can bring?
Essential
Either a degree qualification in GIS or a related field and relevant years of work experience, or proven experience using GIS software
Experience of managing small successful GIS project teams and delivering GIS support in multi-disciplinary project environments
Proven experience of delivering high quality outputs to deadlines within pressurised environments
Expert knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop 10x and its extensions
Competent in the use of FME for process automation and data conversion
Have a strong work ethic and excellent problem-solving skills
Able to communicate the benefits of GIS internally
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
Able to innovate when providing GIS solutions to clients
Holds or is able to attain security clearance
Desirable
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy
Experience of providing information management advice or solutions to multi-disciplinary projects
Experience deploying and managing PostGIS
Experience of working with / controlling a large number of evolving datasets
Expert knowledge of data interoperability, in particular using CAD derived data within a GIS environment, knowledge of AutoCAD or Microstation would be beneficial
Experience in using ArcOnline
Experience of setting up ESRI Collector surveys
Experience creating PowerBi dashboards
ArcServer configuration (not development)
Why work for Atkins?
If you choose to join us, you’ll be working with people who thrive in a strong team environment and are committed to doing more than what’s expected to provide exceptional solutions for our clients. Your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be offered a competitive salary, flexible benefits and structured professional development opportunities in return for your hard work.
Meeting your needs
When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward", a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.
Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.
Read more about 'Total Reward'.
More about us
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.
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Training
Atkins is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Flexible Working
We support flexible working and equal opportunities as we believe that diverse teams provide the best mix of interpersonal and technical skills needed to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Diversity & Inclusion
ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Security
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
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