Geospatial Consultant
Location: Cambridge, UK (Hybrid Working Available)
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
About VertiGIS
At VertiGIS, we help organisations unlock the full value of their geospatial data. Our solutions enable customers across utilities, telecommunications, government, infrastructure and commercial sectors to manage assets, optimise workflows and make smarter, data-driven decisions. We combine industry expertise with powerful geospatial technologies to deliver real-world outcomes for our customers.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Geospatial Consultant to join our Professional Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or other early years professional who enjoys solving complex data challenges, working closely with customers, and delivering high-quality geospatial solutions.
This role will be based in our Cambridge, UK head office with direct support and mentoring from experienced team members. Hybrid home working options are available but regular access to the Cambridge office is essential.
The Role
As a Geospatial Consultant, you will work with customers and colleagues to deliver data transformation, migration, integration and quality improvement projects across a range of geospatial domains. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at an early stage of their career who is passionate about geospatial technology, data and problem-solving.
You will support the delivery of customer projects, working alongside experienced consultants to analyse datasets, configure solutions, develop workflows and produce high-quality project outcomes. The role offers exposure to a wide range of industries, technologies and customer challenges, with structured opportunities for learning and professional development.
We use the SFIA framework to assess competencies and expect to appoint this role at Level 1-2, depending on experience, with clear opportunities for progression as your skills, knowledge and responsibilities develop. The successful candidate will work across a range of technologies including VertiGIS, ESRI and FME platforms with full training provided as needed.
Travel to customer locations may occasionally be required. Due to the nature of our work it is essential that candidates are able and willing to obtain and maintain UK Security Check (SC) Clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of geospatial consultancy and data projects.
Assist with data transformation, migration and integration activities.
Support the implementation and adoption of VertiGIS and third-party technologies.
Develop and maintain FME workspaces and automated workflows under guidance from senior colleagues.
Analyse, validate and improve the quality of geospatial and non-spatial datasets.
Create technical documentation, reports and project deliverables.
Participate in customer meetings, workshops and project discussions.
Collaborate with colleagues to troubleshoot technical issues and deliver successful outcomes.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team.
Support demonstrations, proofs of concept and pre-sales activities where appropriate.
Support customer deployments by translating business needs into AI-agent specifications, analyzing process data, configuring solutions, and validating outputs to help measure business impact.
Support human health risk assessment and community health projects by analyzing environmental data, evaluating chemical exposures and risks, and contributing to technical reports and client materials.
Support consulting teams on client strategy challenges through growth planning, capital allocation advice, and economic and market analysis, while developing fact-based problem-solving skills across industries.
Support Agile consulting teams on client projects and internal initiatives, researching challenges, sharing findings, and helping organisations transform how they work while developing practical consulting skills.
Support consulting projects that improve client operations, from diagnosing inefficiencies and optimising supply chains to designing and implementing practical changes that deliver measurable impact.
