At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 45,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About the opportunity
Our Technology Services business unit was formed to bring together the wide array of digital skills from across the wider Jacobs business with a specific focus on commercialising solutions and leading Jacobs and our clients on their respective digital journeys. Our extensive portfolio of projects involves working with major public and private sector clients across multiple markets.
The team is currently experiencing unprecedented growth and is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic person to help us achieve our ambitious plans. You will work alongside members of the Geospatial team with a range of data capture, analysis, visualisation, advanced spatial analysis and compliance technologies, focused on GIS and geospatial solutions. You will be a ‘go-to’ person for technical input, be a GIS lead for a range of projects, help mentor junior colleagues, and build strong relationships with both internal and external clients.
This role can be based in any of the following Jacobs offices across the UK and Ireland where you will join a team of established geospatial specialists: Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol. Jacobs offer a hybrid approach to work location, which combines working from home and time in the office (2-3 days a week) with your team and meeting other disciplines and clients.
Here's what you'll need
* A well-rounded consultant, experienced in driving delivery and leading GIS projects in a fast-paced environment.
* Expert user of ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap software and extensions and good data management and quality assurance skills.
* Experienced in web GIS and the creation of web maps and web applications (ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online or other).
* Experienced in the management of mobile data capture software such as ArcGIS Field Maps and familiarity with CAD based software (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation) and with FME would be an advantage.
* Experience of GIS application to engineering, transportation, planning or environmental sectors.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills; the ability and flexibility to function as part of multi-disciplinary teams and to lead and mentor more junior colleagues.
* A good understanding of technological advances and industry trends related to geospatial.
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity.
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