Associate Technical Director – Stream Lead, GIS Data and Visualisation

Description

• Stay current with geospatial and AI industry trends and technologies.
• Provide specialised GIS technical input to major/complex studies.
• Manage GDV project budgets.
• Lead the delivery of GDV projects and the team ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management and good communication and collaboration between Arcadis colleagues.
• Encourage SHEQ feedback and take a lead in solving SHEQ issues.
• Line manage GDV team staff.
• Undertake presentations on GIS, Data and Visualisation.
• Manage the performance of team members and sub-contractors, identifying and ensuring the resolution of any issues.
• Coordinating work for GDV staff based in the UK and overseas
• Work with the GDV team to deliver GIS and Visualisation deliverables to tight deadlines.
• Prepare, check and approve technical reports, drawings, data platforms
• Providing GIS technical mentorship to GIS staff including team leaders and Principal and Senior grade staff.
• Undertake quality control of GIS and Visualisation work undertaken by other GDV staff.
• Travel to other offices for business development and project meetings.
• Contribute to the technical development of the GDV team through sharing ideas and innovations.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external clients.

Requirements

• Skills in Python (including ArcPy and data science libraries), with additional experience in .NET, Java or modern JavaScript libraries.
• Ideally has worked with other environmental specialisms such as Ecology and Nature Based Solutions teams.
• Suitability for security clearance.
• Has an in depth understanding of landscape / townscape and visual impact assessment and the specialist requirements for associated visualisation and modelling.
• We are looking for someone who:
• Knowledge of real-time processes and related software such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience of ESRI ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise at version 10.5 and above. Experience of ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience with ESRI stack, particularly ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Enterprise.
• Is passionate about Geospatial, Data and Visualisation applications in spatial design, planning and environmental consultancy.
• Have recognised expertise in Geospatial discipline with well-established industry network.
• Experience working in 3D modelling software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 3DS Max or Revit.
• Experience of promoting Geospatial via presentations and networking.
• AI literacy, with the ability to communicate concepts clearly and support skill development.
• Ability to identify innovative solutions to problems and act on these to add value to clients and develop the Geospatial business.
• Experience of mentoring junior staff.
• Able to communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical colleagues including effective use of English orally and in writing.
• Has strong business development skills, with a proven track record of successfully winning work.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes and data formats and an understanding of how these support the delivery of engineering and environmental design.
• Experience of preparing Geospatial technical written content.
• Is an excellent manager and has strong people skills.
• Previous GIS / Geospatial project management experience.
• Experience with Enterprise Geodatabases, databases and SQL for handling large datasets.
• Experience of working with resource teams in the UK and overseas.
• Experience working within the Environmental Consultancy Sector.
• Ability to work within commercial constraints to provide output on budget and programme.
• A relevant degree in GIS, computer sciences, geography or other relevant subject, with advanced knowledge of GIS software or work experience and qualifications reflecting a similar level of expertise.
• Excellent people management/pastoral skills and experience of leading and managing large diverse teams to deliver successful outcomes for clients.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance