Staff GIS Specialist

Job Description

Step into a role where your skill with geo‑data helps shape vital marine projects across Europe and Africa. As a GIS Specialist you will work at the heart of multidisciplinary teams who rely on your ability to turn complex field data into clear and accurate spatial insight. Your work supports informed decisions and it strengthens the quality of every project you touch.

This is an opportunity to grow your technical capability with industry leading tools while contributing to meaningful offshore work. You will collaborate with experts across geophysics, geology, surveying and data processing and you will play a key part in delivering high quality GIS products that meet exacting client standards. If you are ready to develop your craft and make an impact within a trusted global team this role offers the space to do it.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Produce GIS and spatial analysis outputs using ArcGIS Pro to support project delivery
• Integrate multidisciplinary data into GIS databases and visualisations
• Create databases, projects, charts, figures and metadata that meet client and internal standards
• Manage and store project data in line with regional and client requirements and ensure full traceability
• Integrate data from multiple sources with appropriate transformations and quality checks
• Review survey data for completeness and accuracy and flag issues that require attention
• Support quality assurance of datasets and deliverables and complete required project documentation
• Work closely with project teams to meet quality, communication and timeline expectations
• Provide basic GIS guidance to colleagues who are not GIS specialists and maintain clear communication on progress
• Support the improvement of workflows by following established processes, and suggesting efficiency enhancements as you gain experience
• Apply all health, safety and environmental requirements in daily work and report hazards or unsafe conditions

What you’ll need to thrive in this role:

• Degree in a relevant science or survey discipline
• Foundation level experience in GIS or a related technical field.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro and an interest in developing skills with Enterprise databases
• Basic understanding of Geodesy and how it applies to spatial data
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary data sets and follow defined standards
• Interest in developing Python skills, particularly with the ArcPy package
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Ability to manage and organise project data with full traceability
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues across geoscience, survey and reporting teams
• Clear communication skills and confidence providing guidance to non‑experts
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental requirements
• Proficient English language skills

About Us

Who we are 

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team. 

What we offer 

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team. 

 
Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion 

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other. 

Benefits of joining our team

• Extensive career & training opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts platform
• The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Long service awards
• Fugro values awards
• Employee referral bonus scheme

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated

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Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.