GIS Technician

A fast-growing SME consultancy with ambitious growth plans are looking to bring on a dedicated GIS / CAD Technician to manage the mapping production of the ecology team. The consultancy has a group of experienced ecologists, all trained in QGIS, who due to increasing number of Biodiversity Impact Assessment projects, require a GIS / CAD Technician to provide full-time support.

The Role:

A GIS /CAD technician would work closely alongside the ecology team to provide mapping support and expand the capacity for CAD Map production. Beyond mapping support, expansion of the businesses knowledge of QGIS and taking on of management and development of mapping templates, projects and procedures will be encouraged. Possibility to tender GIS-led projects and progression into a strategic role are both possibilities. The position is hybrid, requiring 2 days in either the Cheltenham or Oxford office per week.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Previous experience with QGIS and CAD
Ability to work independently without supervision
Communicative with fluent written / spoken English
Understanding of BNG, HRA, UK Habs is desirable
Understanding of Ecological Surveys
Biodiversity Impact Assessment experience (advantageous)Rewards / Benefits:

MacBook and iPhone
Unlimited annual leave
Flexible, Hybrid working pattern
Personal development (with unlimited training budget)
Bonus scheme
Pension contributionsIf you would like to apply, please follow the link on this page and submit an up-to-date CV. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, contact Euan McLeod on (phone number removed)