GIS Technician

The Opportunity

We are looking to recruit a GIS Technician to join the company’s GIS Services Team. The
position is full-time for a 6-month contract. This post would suit a graduate level applicant.

The role will include assisting the Principal GIS and Data Consultant with the provision of
graphics support to our nationwide ecology team.

The position will be home based (in the UK) but it would be an advantage to live within
reasonable commuting distance of one of our four main offices (Oxford, Hathersage (Sheffield
area), Newport or Newcastle).

BSG Ecology is an award-winning consultancy. Our ambition is to continue to build our success
on rewarding and challenging work. Our focus is on helping our clients achieve their aims, as
well as securing the best outcomes for the environment. Our GIS service is critical in
delivering this vision.

What we offer:

• The chance to work for one of the UK’s largest and most experienced independent ecological
  consultancies within a friendly, intelligent, and supportive team
• Diverse work including a variety of tasks of varying scales in a wide range of sectors
  including renewable energy, heritage, residential, recreation, infrastructure, and on projects
  requiring biodiversity net gain and habitat creation
• A competitive salary and benefits including a flexible working policy and 25 days annual
  leave (pro rata).

We are looking for candidates with:

• An appropriate degree or equivalent in GIS, spatial analysis or a related discipline
• Experience of cartography with attention to detail.
• Experience in the desktop GIS package QGIS for the interpretation and presentation of data.
  Experience with ArcGIS an advantage but not essential.
• The ability to identify and implement technical solutions in relation to GIS, spatial
  analysis and data management
• Confidence and a demonstrable track record in written, verbal and technical communication
  including an ability to work with non-specialists to identify a brief and deliver a task.
• A good understanding and experience of integrating outputs from other drawing and
  publishing packages commonly used in consultancy (such as CAD and InDesign) into GIS.
• An organised approach to work, flexibility and a high level of motivation and proven track
  record in prioritising multiple tasks.

Please note: Fast/reliable internet connection is essential for this role.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] by 12
noon Thursday 29th August 2024. Interviews will take place via Teams towards the
end of the week commencing 2nd September 2024.