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What sort of projects would I work on?

• Smart Energy Digital Twins solutions development

• Digital Masterplanning solutions

• Application of geospatial data and information modelling and management in New Cities Design and Development across the world

• District, Campus and City scale Masterplanning projects

• Digital Maturity Assessment and Classification

What would I do?

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the GIS and Digital Twins team in the delivery of Buro Happold GIS/Digital Twin strategy. The candidate will also be responsible for undertaking research and development into geospatial services and application of new technologies, including developing 3D virtual cities and digital twins, new GIS data products and data science and insights services from the vast array of spatial datasets.

This role will also allow you to take the initiative on the development of data science related projects and analytics with underlying spatial data to develop our new urban analytics service offer.

The successful candidate will also develop web mapping solutions and embedding geospatial datasets into gaming platforms/engines to demonstrate the capabilities of GIS solutions to clients using both open source and proprietary software packages. You will also assist in broadening Buro Happold data and information modelling capabilities through regular consultations with BIM and Computational Engineering disciplines.

What degree would I have studied?

• Currently studying or have completed a relevant technical degree in Data Science related course, GIS/Computer Science.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge in geospatial data analytics and insights concepts and ability to apply them.

• Knowledge in deriving insights and patterns from big data with statistical methods and processes.

• Proficiency in data science related languages such as Python, R, Matplotlib and MATLAB.

• Experience in ArcGIS, QGIS, Shapely or GeoPandas for geospatial data analysis.

• Knowledge in the development, setting up and configuration of spatial databases such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS, MS SQL Spatial and any other big data platform.

• Knowledge in using ETL software to automate data processes and create streamlined workflows using graphical programming such as FME, ESRI Interoperability Extension, QGIS Modeller, ArcGIS Model Builder.

• Candidate should have some experience in creating data schemas, and ontologies, defining properties and rules for different dataset types to encourage data consistency across the business.

• Familiarity with semantic 3D modelling capabilities and methodologies using 3D datasets such as LIDAR, Point Clouds, and other 3D models and objects.

• Experience in the development and application of geospatial data standards, methods and procedures e.g., Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards specifications and applications.

• Ability to train, calibrate and validate computer vision algorithms for feature extraction such as the use of OpenCV and FME.

• Knowledge in the application of Natural Language Processing (NLP) to cluster and

• Knowledge in developing and using modern data visualisation technology dashboards such as D3.js, Cesium 3D, Deck.gl, PowerBI or equivalent platforms for geospatial data visualisation and analytics.

• Experienced in web development using programming languages and technologies such as JavaScript, node.js, HTML5, CSS, QT etc.

• Knowledge in managing GIS Infrastructure on Windows Server, such as database, windows services, IIS management, database configuration, FME Server, ArcGIS Server/ ArcGIS Enterprise, task scheduling and command line tasks.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software packages such as Power BI, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Microsoft project.

• Experience in the use of graphic design software packages such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

What’s in it for you?

• Broad insight within a team, mentored by a subject matter expert. The opportunity to experience our culture and value, and learn what sets us apart from other organisations. Exposure to a wide range of portfolios, including local community led projects and global large scale clients. The diversity of the projects we work on is one of the many reasons Engineers love to work at Buro Happold.

• A plethora of interesting and challenging projects to stretch your professional skills, a friendly and close knit team, flexible working and a competitive reward package. The opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects aside a range of specialist engineers and designers both within Buro Happold and our collaborators.

• Opportunity to be supported (or even join) our Young Employee's Forum in your local office, join bi-annual events/trips, and contribute your experience and learnings to the next generation of engineers through various outreach activities.

• Our Graduate Connect program allows our Graduates to learn the fundamentals of design and technology whilst building a base in consulting and professional skills. This is a blended learning programme where participants gain experience against our internal professional and technical frameworks in relation to their specialism.

• In addition, we see membership of a professional body and professional registration as crucial to the development of our engineers and offer substantial support to those aspiring to achieve this. We aim to support employees to achieve the highest level of membership and registration their academic background allows.

Please see our Early Careers Candidate Pack for further guidance and information

How long does the process take?

• The recruitment timeline can vary depending on the role and team you are applying to. Successful applications are progressed to interview stage within 2-3 months from the closing date of the advert, but it is good to know that the whole process can take up to 6 months. We will endeavour to keep you informed throughout the time that your application is being considered, however, due to the volume of applications received and the size of our team, we are not able to respond to individual requests for status updates.

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