Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.
We are looking for an experienced Head of Geospatial to lead our dynamic Geospatial team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a strong industry presence or a desire to establish one, providing both thought leadership and technical direction.
This role can be based in London, Birmingham or the surrounding areas.
If you are passionate about Geospatial technology and looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Carter Jonas and lead our Geospatial team to new heights!
We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.
Main tasks:
* Directly responsible for the successful running of GIS and Measured Survey Teams
* Be a key delivery partner with our Head of Land Referencing to further enhance and develop that geospatially reliant service line across multiple sectors
* Be instrumental in educating clients and the wider business on the power of Geospatial technology and data and develop property-focused innovative solutions
* Manage change initiatives with best practice project/programme management methods to ensure regulatory compliance for quality and security
* Write and execute geospatial business plan in accordance with our vision periods.
* Have a strong focus on client care and Quality and Risk Management.
* Lead on spatial data integration across all business applications / enterprise systems
* Support the development of your teams whilst actively recruiting and training new team members
* Actively lead Geospatial business development activity whilst supporting the wider business with cross referrals
* Manage change initiatives with best practice project/programme management methods to ensure regulatory compliance for quality and security.
This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.
What does it take to be successful?
As the Head of Geospatial, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and delivering our Geospatial and Data Strategies, services, and product roadmaps. With extensive experience in the Geospatial industry, you will influence and guide at the C-Suite level, win new business, and manage client relationships across various divisions, including Infrastructure, Residential, Rural, Commercial, Planning, and Development. We would like you to have experience of managing strategic partnerships across Survey organisations, GIS software and data providers alongside an expert knowledge in the integration of spatial and non-spatial data including 3D datasets such as LiDAR and Photogrammetric derived datasets.
You will already be highly experienced in ESRI enterprise architecture and using it to develop solutions with a working knowledge of App development.
Ideally, you will have a bachelor’s degree, ideally MSc or PhD, and be an active member of a Geospatially focused Professional Body e.g. RICS (Geomatics), CICES, or RGS (ChGeo / GIS / GI).
If you don’t feel you quite meet the above criteria but do feel you have some of the qualities we are looking for, we would welcome the opportunity to meet you and discuss the role further.
Hours
Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Birmingham
Why choose us?
We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.
As an equal opportunity employer, with the Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.
About us:
Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
Our values:
* Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
* Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
* Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm
We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aid their personal development in the business, and comprise of:
* Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
* People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
* Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
* Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
* Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
* Personal Effectiveness & Productivity - Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.
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