Location
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Capabilities
Digital and Data
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#41915
Industry
Environmental
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
This isn't just another GIS role.
This is your opportunity to become a key figure in growing and shaping geospatial capability across Wales and the wider UK.
You'll manage the delivery of GIS projects, help grow our presence across Wales, build trusted client relationships, and play a visible role in expanding our geospatial portfolio.
Your expertise will help clients in varied sectors from water and environment to energy and transport make smarter decisions through better data, insights and outcomes.
You'll also have the opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of GIS professionals, helping build a high-performing team and leaving a lasting impact far beyond your own projects.
What's In It For You
Build a career, don't just do a job
At Jacobs, you'll have the freedom, support and opportunities to develop in whichever direction inspires you most.
You'll benefit from:
- ️ Directing high-profile projects that make a real difference across Wales and the UK
- ️ A clear pathway towards Principal Consultant, Technical Lead and Operational Leadership roles
- ️ Hybrid working and flexibility that supports work-life balance
- ️ Joining a highly respected UK & Ireland Geospatial team of 65+ specialists
- ️ Opportunities to influence business growth, client strategy and future service offerings
- ️ Exposure to diverse sectors including environment, infrastructure, transportation & energy
- ️ Ongoing professional development, chartership support and industry engagement
- ️ A collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas are genuinely valued
- ️ The chance to build your professional profile through client engagement, knowledge sharing and industry leadership
Most importantly, you'll be trusted to make an impact and encouraged to bring new ideas, challenge the status quo and help shape the future of geospatial services.
We Offer
Competitive salary: We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience
️ 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
Robust Pension Contributions: We offer enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future
- ️ Comprehensive Health Coverage: Single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and family
Family Planning Support: Access to fertility healthcare and family planning services
Enhanced Parental Leave: Enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs
Employee Networks: We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds
4️⃣ Life assurance at 4x your salary
- Income Protection: Financial security in case of long-term illness or injury
Wellbeing Hub: Free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn
Professional Development: We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
Community Engagement: Participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations
About the Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Senior GIS Analyst to join our growing Cardiff team.
➡️ Working alongside a close-knit team of geospatial professionals, you'll take a key role in delivering GIS projects from concept through to completion while helping expand our presence across Wales.
➡️ You'll combine strong technical expertise with project leadership skills, working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
➡️ This role isn't solely about delivery. You'll also have the opportunity to:
Develop new client relationships and identify growth opportunities
Support winning bids and business development activities
Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders
Mentor junior colleagues and help grow team capability
Drive innovation and champion best practice across the wider business
Influence how geospatial technology is applied across major projects
Whether you're presenting solutions to senior stakeholders, developing innovative Web GIS applications or steering project teams through tasks, you'll play a central role in helping clients and communities thrive.
Here's what you'll need
✅ Proven experience leading GIS projects from initiation through delivery
✅ Strong expertise using ArcGIS Pro
✅ Proven experience with Web GIS including ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal and/or ArcGIS Online
✅ Experience managing project programmes, resources, budgets and delivery
✅ Business development experience, including building client relationships and identifying opportunities
✅ A degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
✅ Ability to communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences
✅ Passion for mentoring and supporting developing talent
✅ Strong problem-solving skills and commercial awareness
Ready to Put Wales on the Map?
If you're looking for a role where you can guide, influence, grow and help shape the future of geospatial delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a team where your expertise is valued, your development is supported and your impact will be visible from day one.
Cardiff (Hybrid Working)
️ Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week
In-person interviews will take place in the Cardiff office on 12th and 13th August
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of something bigger. Apply now and help us deliver smarter infrastructure, stronger communities and better outcomes through geospatial innovation
Good luck with your application
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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .
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