Graduate Consultant - GIS Abingdon, England
Job description
RPS is looking for a GIS Specialist (Assistant Consultant) to join our Digital and Design Team, part of our wider UK Planning and EIA team. The team focus on using technology and design to support an exciting range of projects including some of the UK's most important renewable energy projects. We offer opportunities and mentoring in GIS, 3d visualisation, graphic design, web design, master planning and data analysis.
What you’ll be doing
We work primarily in ArcGIS, with some tasks in AutoCad and Adobe suite. Typical tasks could be:
- Ecological survey data capture and management
- Map production for reports
- Updates to the look and feel of drawings.
- Mapping environmental constraints.
- Assisting with visualisation work
Who we’re looking for
Ideally you will have a degree (or equivalent) in Geography or Geographic Information Science. You will be a fast learner who can help the team get the most out of new technology. Experience in ArcGIS and the ESRI suite is essential. Useful skills to have are ArcGIS Online and FME.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas to positively shape the impacts of our clients’ projects. We are looking out for people who take opportunities, those who are keen to learn and develop, intelligent risk takers who are not scared to try new things, and who adapt and move quickly.
What’s in it for you?
At RPS we work as one team to achieve exceptional outcomes, and joining the Graduate Scheme is no different. From early on in your career you’ll have exposure to sustainable projects. Building the foundations of a consultancy career by growing skills, knowledge, and behaviours; and building experience and achievements into real expertise.
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
What happens next?
The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then there’ll be an interview with the Team. All applications will be considered.
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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
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