Landscape GIS/Graphic Technician - Scotland /Northern Ireland

The AtkinsRéalis Landscape & Urban Design Practice is an award-winning leading UK-based design Practice, with global reach, whose reputation is built on a culture of open collaboration, creating, and delivering excellence in all we do. Our diverse, highly skilled, passionate designers are unified with a belief, that good design can positively transform people’s lives. Our practice wide team of 80+ Landscape Architects work throughout the UK and internationally.

We are a regionally focused and nationally connected practice working in a multi-disciplinary environment. We deliver a diverse portfolio of landscape master planning, urban regeneration, parks and greenspaces, public realm and environment focussed projects for the public and private sectors.

We are looking for someone with strong geospatial and graphic skills to join our talented Landscape & Urban Design team based in Scotland & Northern Ireland with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast.  

Core tasks: 

Collaborate with project design teams to create and integrate mapping data and present spatial information in intuitive and interactive ways.
Create and update maps using GIS software, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards.
Compile, evaluate and analyse data to support preparation of web-based mapping applications, figures, tables, graphs, databases and reports.
Work with a range of technical specialists across engineering and environment disciplines to develop a range of geospatial and graphic content as required for various projects.

Role requirements:

• Degree or Masters qualification in a relevant subject.
• Knowledge and experience with geospatial software such as ArcGIS Pro.
• Ability to create interactive surveys, StoryMaps etc. to support projects.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Creative thinking and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong capability of with working with a variety of design software such as Adobe, AutoCAD etc. is beneficial. 

This position would suit someone wishing to pursue the Technician Route to Landscape Institute Chartership or someone with a keen interest or experience of working in industry sectors related to landscape and urban design.

Training & Benefits:
In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package with training opportunities, experienced Pathway to Chartership mentors and career development opportunities that include technical, project and business management skills with one of the UK’s leading design consultancies.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.