Gis Consultant

Reed Technology is partnering with a prestigious Edinburgh‑based organisation to recruit a GIS Consultant for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their GIS expertise within a supportive and technically progressive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development, integration, and maintenance of the company's GIS applications while growing your own technical experience and knowledge base.
Administer cloud‑hosted web GIS platforms to ensure reliable, high‑quality service delivery.
Assist in migrating the organisation's spatial data into PostGIS and Geo Server.
Apply and further develop skills in spatial analysis, cartography, and data management to deliver GIS services across multiple business streams.
Contribute to the successful delivery of internal and external projects, maintaining a professional and client‑focused approach.

Requirements

Experience using QGIS or ArcGIS Pro in an academic or professional setting.
Awareness or exposure to ArcGIS Online / Experience Builder in academic or professional work.
Understanding of core GIS data management principles.
Hands‑on experience handling and managing spatial datasets in an academic or professional environment.
Demonstrated ability to create technically accurate, visually engaging maps that communicate insights and support decision‑making.
Experience performing spatial analysis to answer questions and inform decisions in an academic or professional context.

Benefits

12‑month FTC with a salary of up to £35,000 per year (DOE)
Hybrid working model - 2 days per week on‑site in Edinburgh