JOB NEWS: WSP Is Hiring A Digital Mapping Consultant In Newcastle Upon Tyne On A Part-Time Basis.
WSP is looking for a skilled Digital Mapping Consultant to join its Planning Consents Graphics and Digital Media team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an opportunity for someone with experience in digital mapping, geographic information systems (GIS) and cartography to contribute to major infrastructure, renewable energy and environmental projects.
Job Title: Digital Mapping Consultant
Employer: WSP
Location: Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Salary: See link
Job Type: Part-Time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with opportunities to work from home two days per week
Benefits: Flexible working, discounted gym membership and wellbeing support
About The Role
You will prepare digital maps, analyse spatial data and turn complex technical information into clear visual materials for planning and environmental applications. Your work will support projects involving renewable energy, electricity transmission and distribution, infrastructure and water management.
You will help ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, deadlines and budgets while contributing to the development of the team’s digital mapping services.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality maps, figures and digital mapping materials using GIS and design software.
- Manage, validate and maintain spatial data from internal and external sources.
- Carry out spatial analysis and prepare clear visual outputs for non-GIS audiences.
- Work with project teams and stakeholders to develop mapping solutions.
- Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality, scope and budget requirements.
- Apply cartographic principles across different sectors and projects.
- Share knowledge and contribute to improved working practices.
- Support business development and attend occasional meetings at other offices.
- Keep skills up to date with professional development and emerging technologies.
Skills And Experience
Applicants should have:
- Strong knowledge of cartography principles.
- Experience with desktop and web GIS, including Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
- Understanding of mapping standards and copyright requirements, particularly those relating to Ordnance Survey.
- A customer-focused approach and commitment to high-quality work.
Experience with QGIS, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud is desirable. Knowledge of Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and how digital mapping supports decision-making would also be beneficial.
WSP encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every listed criterion, as their experience may suit this or other opportunities within the team.
Benefits
- Hybrid working, with home-working opportunities.
- Flexible and part-time working arrangements.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Employee wellbeing programme and virtual GP service.
- Gymflex scheme, offering discounts on gym memberships.
- Menopause support and workplace adjustments where required.
- Training, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive working environment and employee resource groups.
About WSP
WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm working on projects designed to create positive, lasting impacts on communities. Its UK and Ireland teams work across a wide range of infrastructure, environmental and planning projects.
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