Type: Permanent
Closing date: 16 April 2025
Location: Southampton / hybrid working
We are ABPmer, a marine consultancy and survey company that specialises in understanding one of the most complex environments on earth.
Involved in the offshore wind industry since the start, we have completed assessments for most UK OWFs, along with tidal power and other marine renewable projects here and overseas.
We work across all marine sectors for all kinds of clients, with a diverse portfolio of projects and services; no two projects are the same and no two days are the same.
Known for our technical ability, professionalism, and service excellence, we have been helping clients sustainably manage, operate and develop in the marine environment for 75 years. We know our service excellence is due to our staff and our culture, offering a training and development programme focused on continuous learning and career progression.
We are looking for a Principal Geospatial Consultant to join our team. Collaborating across our Environment, Survey, Maritime and Modelling teams, this dual technical and strategic role involves delivering geospatial solutions on a wide range of marine projects as well as driving internal innovation.
You will play a key role in the development and implementation of a geospatial and digital services strategy, expanding geospatial capabilities across the business as well as identifying and implementing appropriate digital tools to manage geospatial data efficiently and effectively.
About you
You have excellent IT and geospatial skills which you can apply to a range of marine projects. You are a highly organised, proactive, collaborative and self-motivated individual, with excellent data analytical knowledge and engaging data presentation skills. You will have a strong commitment to sustainable development in the marine environment and keen to apply your expertise across a range of sectors.
You will have:
* Strong technical analysis and cartographic skills
* Proven experience in geospatial best practice and standards
* Practical experience working with, managing and developing ArcGIS Online and AGOL tools and applications (Experience Builder, StoryMaps, dashboards, hub, mobile apps etc)
* Coding proficiency e.g. Python, ESRI Python APIs and ModelBuilder
* Geospatial business development and implementation
* Preparation and contribution to the proposal/tendering process
* Project management and delivery
* Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills
* A degree or postgraduate degree in GIS or a closely related subject
* At least eight years’ relevant (ideally marine) experience in a consultancy or regulatory background
Experience in the following would also be beneficial:
* Training, mentoring and staff development
* Working in the marine environment
* Consultancy experience in infrastructure, and/or built environment disciplines.
Applications
ABPmer is part of the Associated British Ports Group; please apply via the link below, which will take you to the ABP website:
We understand that our success flows from the skills, knowledge and experience of the people who work here; that’s why we invest in personal development and well-being.
ABPmer provides marine consultancy support to organisations around the globe; for over 70 years we have been advising clients and undertaking applied research.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to service excellence.
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