Geospatial (GIS) Consultant

As a Geospatial Consultant at WSP, you will play a pivotal role in supporting multidisciplinary projects across Water, Energy, Earth, and Environment. You will join a growing team of geospatial professionals committed to driving digital transformation and advancing our geospatial capabilities.

As part of the Environmental Consents team, you will support a variety of projects, including climate change adaptation, renewable energy generation, transmission and distribution, resilient infrastructure, and water management, primarily through Development Consent Orders (DCO) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).

A keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to quality are essential. Under the guidance of senior team members, you will prepare and manage digital data from various sources, conduct spatial analysis, and produce intuitive web applications and supporting figures.

You will play a key role in delivering project-related tasks, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard, consistently exceeding client expectations. You will also contribute to promoting our geospatial services both internally and externally.

Beyond the technical aspects, you will benefit from opportunities for professional development and career progression. WSP is committed to your growth, offering networking opportunities and continuous learning to support your development and help advance your career.

Join us at WSP, where your curiosity is celebrated and your career can thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future.

Responsibilities will include…

• Drive multidisciplinary projects by delivering high-quality GIS deliverables, spatial analysis, and data management using ArcGIS Pro and ETL tools

• Champion digital project delivery through innovative web GIS platforms and applications, leveraging ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise

• Take ownership of data integrity by managing and validating data capture in house and through third parties, including designing local and enterprise geodatabases

• Deliver GIS outputs that meet established standards, scope, and budget while consistently achieving exceptional quality and client satisfaction

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver tailored geospatial solutions

• Share knowledge, ideas, and innovations to strengthen the technical capability of the GIS team

• Help shape efficient working practices that deliver industry-leading, best-value services to clients

• Provide GIS expertise across the business wherever needed

• Commit to continuous professional development to stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies

• Be prepared to travel occasionally to other offices for business development and project meetings

• Core principles of GIS and GI data management and an ability to apply them across various sectors

• Understanding the DCO process and how GIS facilitates digital delivery of components like EIA, routing and siting, and screening and scoping.

• Proven desktop and web GIS experience, including

• Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and Mobile Apps,

• Configuration of ArcGIS web applications, such as Experience Builder, Dashboards, 3D scenes, Survey123, and Field Maps

• Experience in at least one of the following: Arcade, Python, JavaScript, or FME

• Strong data management skills, with an understanding of relational databases and File Geodatabases, with the ability to deploy and manage these effectively

• Customer focussed approach to quality and service, with the ability to identify value-add opportunities by integrating GIS

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to developing new skills and keeping up to date with technology

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you., Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.