Job Description

Biodiverse Consulting

Launched in 2019, Biodiverse Consulting has grown rapidly to become one of the UK's leading providers of biodiversity and ecology consultancy to the built environment and construction world. We work with a range of national clients (including major retailers, housebuilders, utilities providers and major charities) to enhance nature and biodiversity.

Overview

To enable Biodiverse to deliver outstanding project management and customer service, we are seeking a motivated, talented GIS Technician. Supporting the team, you will be responsible for all things mapping, including good data capture and management, map production for all our services, template production, geo-spatial analysis to support environmental net gain recommendations and advice on field survey software to improve in the field efficiency.

Working alongside our team of technical specialists you will share the Biodiverse commitment to our core values of integrity, adaptiveness, collaboration, creativity and passion in all that we do.

Responsibilities

Map production for a range of reporting requirements including, for example Biodiversity Net Gain, Nutrient Neutrality, Bat Reports, Ornithological Assessment, Management Plans, Strategic Assessment and Environmental Benefits in Nature. Responsible for good data capture, data storage and management standards combining internal and external systems (i.e. Coreo). Provide a dedicated GIS resource across projects worked on. Contribute to the advancement of GIS solutions for the company keeping up to date with the latest features and releases and ensuring all staff stay up to date. (i.e. making sure team update systems when needed and have correct versions installed). To maintain and develop in-field data capture systems. Keeping up to date with the latest updates, proposing new ideas & researching/implementing software to ensure continuous improvements in efficiency of data capture, storage and management (including AI) and integration with project management software and reporting. Map template production and review to ensure continuous improvement and high-quality standards for our reports. Statistical and input support with Nature based Metrics including BNG and Nutrient Neutrality calculators. Map template production and quality review to ensure continuous improvement and high-quality standards for our reports. Compile, review and manage spatial data from third party sources including maintaining database on habitat banks, Local Nature Recovery Strategies, Local Planning Authorities, National Character Areas etc. Other map production to support delivery of services and Biodiverse's business development. Promotion of services and company via digital media, including website and social media Adherence to company Health and Safety policies, practices, processes and procedures

Requirements

A degree in Geography, Computer Science, or similar subject (or equivalent professional experience) Proficient user of QGIS software and extensions and desirable to have experience of ArcGIS, ArcMap and other GIS software e.g. LandApp Desirable to have experience/understanding of ecology/environmental sector Production of visually attractive and user-friendly maps that work well both online and in report format Use of in-field mapping software and apps for data capture Desirable experience/use of AutoCAD and translation into GIS data Production of heatmaps and other mapping techniques to visualise complex data Good understanding of the principles of good data management, quality assurance and quality control Knowledge of in-field data capture forms for deployment to field workers Desirable to have knowledge of key additional GIS and related innovative technology/data areas (eg. remote sensing, LIDAR data, Photogrammetry, Machine Learning etc.) UK and EU legislation, planning policy and best practice
If you are passionate about geospatial technology and eager to contribute to impactful projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a GIS Technician.

More information can be found on our website under the 'Join Us' section.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,810.00-26,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne NE18 0AD

Application deadline: 07/08/2025
Reference ID: GIS Technician