Location: Warrington, Leeds, Glasgow or Birmingham with travel as required (we offer Hybrid working supported by a Smart Working Policy)
Full Time or Part Time: Full-Time
Directorate: GIS
Company Overview:
Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services to support major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery.
We are Project Managers, Chartered Surveyors, Transport Planners and Land Referencers, based in London, Birmingham, Warrington, Leeds, Glasgow and Dublin and supporting projects throughout the UK and Ireland.
Established in 1992 to provide a 'one stop shop’ for land and property matters for major infrastructure projects, our client portfolio includes some of the biggest players across our four core sectors of transport, renewables, utilities and regeneration.
We are passionate about delivering life-improving change for communities and future generations and we are proud to play a key role in facilitating and delivering the UK and Ireland’s net zero agenda, improving connectivity, enabling the repurposing of high streets and town centres and delivering new homes for the people who need them most.
We are problem-solvers, can-doers and solution-drivers working collaboratively with our clients to provide proactive and strategic advice to identify and mitigate risks, deliver efficiencies and, ultimately, achieve deliverable consents and build projects that positively impact people’s lives and the world that we live in.
Key Accountabilities & Job Overview:
We are looking for a forward thinking, digitally minded Principal GIS Consultant to form part of our growing GIS Directorate in support of major infrastructure projects across the UK.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of GIS services, ensuring quality control and assurance, and providing strategic direction to maximise the use of GIS across all projects. This role involves mentoring junior staff, supporting the development of GIS standards, staying informed on the latest GIS technologies, and developing new service lines and opportunities.
Key Roles and Responsibilities of the role:
* Oversee the allocation and management of GIS resources to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
* Work with the Head of GIS to monitor the GIS tracking system to ensure all tasks are actioned in a timely manner and communication is of a high standard.
* Manage the workload and development of GIS team members to meet project requirements and deadlines.
* Support members of the GIS team in their development including working towards official accreditation.
* Administer and maintain the quality control and assurance processes across Ardent projects to ensure the accuracy and reliability of GIS data and outputs.
* Review and approve GIS deliverables to ensure they meet client and project specifications.
* Lead on the delivery of GIS projects, ensuring that GIS technology is utilised to its full capacity.
* Identify opportunities to implement geospatial solutions and champion the GIS team across projects.
* Work closely with project teams to integrate GIS into wider project workflows and decision-making processes.
* Mentor and support the professional development of junior GIS staff, providing guidance and training as needed.
* Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
* Support the creation and implementation of GIS standards, protocols, and best practices within the organisation.
* Gather requirements from different directorates to ensure procedures are in place to support various work streams.
* Ensure that all GIS activities adhere to established standards.
* Stay informed of the latest advancements in GIS technology and assess their potential application within the organisation.
* Advocate for the adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies that could enhance GIS capabilities.
* Provide support to the Head of GIS, including stepping in during their absence.
* Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at the senior management level.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills Required:
The ideal candidate for this Principal GIS Consultant role will have demonstrable experience in GIS and have held similar positions in other consultancy businesses.
The successful candidate will have:
* Either a degree qualification in GIS or a related field combined with 5+ years’ work experience, or extensive experience in using GIS software in lieu of a degree qualification.
* Experience using ArcGIS Desktop and ArcPro.
* Experience of using ArcGIS Online for publishing and sharing data.
* Experience managing large datasets including QA/QC of data.
* Experience of Python and/or model builder for task automation.
* Experience in the use of FME and other third-party software for data management.
Behavioural Skills Required (Based on our Values):
Thirst for Knowledge: Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and professional growth.
Own It: Act like it matters, take pride in your work.
Be the Difference: Be confident in your decisions and implement them.
Enjoy the Journey: Translate business goals into meaningful objectives.
Adapt: Drive change and innovation to deliver growth.
Ardent is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.
We offer an attractive benefits package to include:
* Smart Working Policy
* Medical health plan
* Coaching
* Cycle to Work
* Electric Car Scheme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
For more information, please see our services page on our website at www.ardent-management.com
Interested? Get in touch!
Should you be interested in hearing more about the position or wish to send your CV to people@ardent-management.com or contact Stuart Thomas at stuartthomas@ardent-management.com
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