Associate Technical Director – Stream Lead, GIS Data and Visualisation

Arcadis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consultancy is seeking an Associate Technical Director to lead the Geospatial, Data and Visualisation stream. The role involves shaping geospatial strategies, mentoring colleagues, and driving business development. Ideal candidates should possess in-depth GIS knowledge, excellent management skills, and a strong track record in consulting. This full-time role based in Cardiff allows you to make a real impact with geospatial technology while working within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of GIS and associated technologies.
• Experience in leading diverse teams to successful outcomes.
• Proven ability to develop innovative geospatial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of GDV projects ensuring client satisfaction.
• Coordinate work for GDV staff in the UK and overseas.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external clients.

Skills

Excellent management and people skills

Strong business development skills

In-depth understanding of GIS technologies

Experience with AI concepts

Ability to communicate clearly

Education

Relevant degree in GIS, geography, or computer sciences

Tools

ESRI stack (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)

AutoCAD or similar 3D modelling software

SQL for handling datasets

Job description

Associate Technical Director – Stream Lead, GIS Data and Visualisation

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Role description

Arcadis is currently looking to recruit a Leader to join our Geospatial, Data and Visualisation stream (GDV) in our UK Environmental Planning business. The role is technical lead for Geospatial, Data and Visualisation, within our UK Landscape, Masterplanning and Urbanism (LMU) Team, with the aim of growing the team’s capability and presence. You will help shape and deliver our geospatial strategy, define best practices, mentor colleagues, lead new initiatives and directly contribute to our global success. If you’re passionate about GIS, AI, and Machine Learning, thrive in dynamic teams and want to make a real‑world impact with geospatial technology, we want to hear from you.

You will act as a technical and commercial manager, providing leadership and support across the team, as well as liaising with Arcadis’ global GIS user community. You will act as a point of contact for new opportunities and have a track record of business development and converting opportunities into project work.

Currently the role will primarily focus on GIS, so you must have a deep knowledge of GIS and its associated technologies and an understanding of the Geospatial market in relation to natural and built asset consulting. This should cover data capture, processing, and management and map production. The data and visualisation aspects of the role will focus on strengthening existing skill sets around 3D modelling and high‑end rendered imagery while also looking to develop new areas of technical knowledge around real‑time development, digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• Is an excellent manager and has strong people skills.
• Is committed to delivering client success.
• Is passionate about Geospatial, Data and Visualisation applications in spatial design, planning and environmental consultancy.
• Has strong business development skills, with a proven track record of successfully winning work.
• Has an in‑depth understanding of landscape / townscape and visual impact assessment and the specialist requirements for associated visualisation and modelling.
• Ideally has worked with other environmental specialisms such as Ecology and Nature Based Solutions teams.
• Experience of working with resource teams in the UK and overseas.

You will coordinate the delivery of project‑related tasks to meet budget, time‑frame and quality targets, meeting or exceeding client expectations. You will promote Arcadis in all interfaces with clients and your network and lead relevant pursuits to drive the continued growth of the business.

Role accountabilities

• Lead the delivery of GDV projects and the team ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management and good communication and collaboration between Arcadis colleagues.
• Coordinating work for GDV staff based in the UK and overseas.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Providing GIS technical mentorship to GIS staff including team leaders and Principal and Senior grade staff.
• Provide specialised GIS technical input to major/complex studies.
• Stay current with geospatial and AI industry trends and technologies.
• Prepare, check and approve technical reports, drawings, data platforms.
• Undertake presentations on GIS, Data and Visualisation.
• Manage GDV project budgets.
• Work with the GDV team to deliver GIS and Visualisation deliverables to tight deadlines.
• Undertake quality control of GIS and Visualisation work undertaken by other GDV staff.
• Contribute to the technical development of the GDV team through sharing ideas and innovations.
• Travel to other offices for business development and project meetings.
• Encourage SHEQ feedback and lead in solving SHEQ issues.
• Line manage GDV team staff.
• Manage the performance of team members and sub‑contractors, identifying and ensuring the resolution of any issues.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Experience

• A relevant degree in GIS, computer sciences, geography or other relevant subject, with advanced knowledge of GIS software or work experience and qualifications reflecting a similar level of expertise.
• Experience with ESRI stack, particularly ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Enterprise.
• Experience with Enterprise Geodatabases, databases and SQL for handling large datasets.
• AI literacy, with the ability to communicate concepts clearly and support skill development.
• Suitability for security clearance.
• Previous GIS / Geospatial project management experience.
• Excellent people management/pastoral skills and experience of leading and managing large diverse teams to deliver successful outcomes for clients.
• Ability to work within commercial constraints to provide output on budget and programme.
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience of ESRI ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise at version 10.5 and above. Experience of ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes and data formats and an understanding of how these support the delivery of engineering and environmental design.
• Experience of preparing Geospatial technical written content.
• Experience of promoting Geospatial via presentations and networking.
• Customer‑focussed approach to quality and service.
• Ability to identify innovative solutions to problems and act on these to add value to clients and develop the Geospatial business.
• Experience of mentoring junior staff.
• Able to communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non‑technical colleagues including effective use of English orally and in writing.
• Understand how to manage health, safety and welfare within own area of responsibility.
• Have recognised expertise in Geospatial discipline with well‑established industry network.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within the Environmental Consultancy Sector.
• Experience working in 3D modelling software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 3DS Max or Revit.
• Skills in Python (including ArcPy and data science libraries), with additional experience in .NET, Java or modern JavaScript libraries.
• Knowledge of real‑time processes and related software such as Unreal Engine or Unity.

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian. We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximise the impact we can make together.

You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

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Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Professional Services