Job Description

Job description:

Overview:

We offer a GIS Trainee / Intern programme designed to provide a structured learning environment for building strong practical knowledge across modern geospatial applications. This role is ideal for students, graduates, or early-career professionals who want hands-on experience with industry-relevant GIS tools, real-world project exposure, and emerging geospatial technologies.

The programme includes guided project-based training and hands-on practice across multiple GIS software platforms and technology stacks, tailored to the trainee's interests and career goals.

Core Learning Areas & Responsibilities

GIS Fundamentals & Spatial Concepts

Understand fundamentals of spatial data models and GIS principles Learn how to use GIS software for mapping, visualization, and spatial analysis Find, organize, manage, and maintain GIS datasets Work with coordinate systems, projections, and spatial tables Perform selection, querying, and editing of spatial datasets Create basic maps and publish outputs using GIS software

Python Automation for GIS

Automate geospatial workflows using Python-based libraries, including GeoPandas, Rasterio, ArcPy, PySAL, FastAPI

Spatial Databases & Data Engineering

Work with PostgreSQL + PostGIS for spatial data management Handle time-series and spatio-temporal datasets using TimescaleDB Learn spatial indexing, querying, and performance optimization

Web GIS & APIs

Develop and publish web-based GIS applications using GeoServer, Django, CesiumJS, Mapbox, Leaflet

Build and consume geospatial APIs for data access and visualization

Digital Twin & 3D GIS Technologies

Work with Digital Twin systems, including IoT data integration, real-time analytics, and simulations Learn 3D GIS and BIM integration using CesiumJS, Potree, and Revit

Mobile & Field GIS Applications

Build and deploy mobile GIS survey applications using React Native Support field data collection and synchronization workflows

Who Should Apply

Students or graduates in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related fields Candidates with a strong interest in geospatial technologies and spatial analytics Beginners welcome -- curiosity and willingness to learn are key Basic programming knowledge (Python preferred) is an advantage but not mandatory

What You Will Gain

Hands-on experience across end-to-end geospatial workflows Exposure to industry-grade GIS, WebGIS, GeoAI, and Digital Twin systems Project-based learning with real-world use cases Mentorship from experienced GIS and geospatial professionals Internship / Training completion certificate Potential opportunity for advanced roles or future employment (performance-based)

Note: Core training and project exposure are included as part of the programme. Advanced and specialised training modules are optional and may incur an additional cost, covered by the candidate.

Training Fees (Optional Advanced Modules)

Optional modules such as GeoAI, Digital Twin, 3D GIS, and advanced automation Fees vary depending on the module and depth of training Candidates can select based on interest and career objectives

Programme Details

Duration: 6 Months Working Hours: Internship / Training (as per programme structure) Compensation: Training-based / Stipend / Paid (as applicable)
Job Types: Zero hours contract, Graduate, Internship
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 12.21-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK1 1DX