Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Assistant GIS Consultant
GIS Consultant supporting data, analysis, and tool development for infrastructure projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Support the wider GIS team to meet project deadlines across multiple assignments. • Assist with geospatial data digitising, management, analysis and mapping for report production. • Evaluate user needs and recommend suitable GIS tools, databases or automation solutions such as Python scripting, FME workbenches or Power Automate flows. • Manage, query and analyse spatial and non‑spatial data using SQL Server. • Identify workflow improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and drive innovation. • Implement project data‑management and mapping solutions. • Check and process incoming data, delivering high‑quality outputs for colleagues and clients. • Collaborate with GIS team members to develop and apply standards and tools for daily GIS processes. • Participate in knowledge‑sharing activities within the global GIS community of over 700 specialists.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸data digitising
- ▸spatial analysis
- ▸automation tools
- ▸sql management
- ▸mapping solutions
- ▸process improvement
What You Bring
The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in GIS, computer science, environmental management, geography or a related field and has relevant experience in the geospatial, environmental or engineering sectors. They are proficient with the ESRI ArcGIS suite, demonstrate meticulous attention to data quality, and are motivated to apply emerging technologies while pursuing continuous professional development. • Hold a degree in GIS, computer science, environmental management, geography or a related discipline. • Possess relevant experience in the geospatial, environmental or engineering industry. • Demonstrate strong proficiency with ESRI’s ArcGIS Suite, including ArcGIS Online/Portal, and spatial analysis workflows. • Show meticulous attention to detail in data capture, management and pattern identification. • Possess scripting skills in Python, ESRI Arcade or R, and/or experience with FME. • Have experience with database administration on MS SQL Server or PostgreSQL. • Familiarity with Land Registry data products and land‑referencing concepts. • Experience using Office 365 automation tools such as Power Automate, Excel VBA, Power Query, Access VBA, Power BI or SharePoint.
Requirements
- ▸arcgis
- ▸python
- ▸sql
- ▸fme
- ▸power bi
- ▸gis degree
Benefits
Mott MacDonald offers hybrid agile working, promotes equality, diversity and inclusion, and provides reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. The company does not currently sponsor Skilled Worker visas but welcomes applicants eligible for alternative UK immigration routes. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes matched pension contributions, life assurance, income protection and flexible benefits; an employee‑ownership model with performance bonuses; private medical insurance and health cash plans; generous holiday entitlement with buy‑sell options; enhanced family and carers leave; professional development opportunities; and access to a wide range of employee networks supporting diverse communities.
Work Environment
Hybrid