Senior Geospatial Data & Analytics Consultant

Are you a Geospatial Data Scientist looking to grow your expertise and make a difference on projects across the world? We have an opportunity to join on a 6-month fixed term contract in London. There is scope for either extension or a permanent position depending on workload and performance. You will join us as a Geospatial Data Scientist - a key member of our Geospatial Science and Digital Twins team, responsible for applying advanced analytical techniques to derive insights from its big data. We are proud of the different clients, countries and types of project that we get the opportunity to experience. We have particular expertise in large scale masterplanning projects and enjoy a mix of scales and projects type and aim to ensure our team members experience a broad range of projects during their careers. Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary. Key Duties • Responsible for undertaking research and development into geospatial services and application of new technologies, development of automated solutions, including developing 3D virtual cities and digital twins, new data products, data science and insights services from the vast array of datasets. • Manage and juggle complex masterplanning projects, project managing spatial and non-spatial data governance procedures and processes. • Set GIS standards in data quality, accuracy and mapping, where we develop and disseminate standard GIS templates that feed into map making capabilities. • From time to time be called upon to conduct training on a local and global level, assisting other Buro Happold disciplines with their GIS (QGIS and or ArcGIS) training needs, whilst developing new and improved GIS templates, styles and symbology. • Managing bids for RfW (Requests for Work) which will include writing and developing new scopes to meet client requirements, estimating fee costs and developing plans, and covering resource for the project timeline. • Assist in developing web mapping solutions using AI and Machine Learning modules and tools, embedding geospatial datasets into gaming engines to demonstrate the capabilities of GIS solutions to clients using both open-source and proprietary software packages. Your skills and experience • Experience in geospatial data analytics and insights concepts and ability to apply them, particularly experience deriving insights and patterns from big data using statistical methods and processes. • Proficiency in data science-related languages such as Python, R, Matplotlib, MATLAB, SQL, and C/C++, and experience in spatial data processing and management with a strong emphasis on developing SQL scripts or development of SQL code. • Experience in spatial data management tools and platforms such as python, ArcGIS, ArcPy, QGIS, Shapely, GeoPandas, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, GDAL, GRASS, scikit-learn, TensorFlow for geospatial data analysis. • Demonstrable experience in developing, setting up and configuring spatial databases such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS, MS SQL Spatial and any other big data platform like MongoDB. • Sufficient understanding of Vector Databases for the implementation of AI modules and techniques. • Experience in geospatial data ETL (extraction, transformation and loading) to a spatial data warehouse environment, with a strong emphasis on CAD/BIM to GIS data processing with experience using ETL tools to automate data processes and creation of streamlined workflows • Knowledge and experience in cloud computing technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Oracle Cloud step-up, configuration and development of data analytics and insights solutions, as well knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and protocols • Familiarity with semantic 3D modelling capabilities and methodologies using 3D datasets such as LIDAR, Point Clouds, and other 3D models and objects. • Ability to train, calibrate and validate computer vision algorithms for feature extraction such as the use of OpenCV and FME, as well as an ability to communicate geospatial data analytics methodologies and insights to both technical and non-technical people. • Strong, complex problem-solving skills and self-starter. • Experience applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) to cluster and pattern recognition in textual information. Qualifications A graduate from a relevant technical degree qualification in Data Science related course, GIS/Computer Science. A masters degree or PhD would be an added advantage with 5 years or more experience. What we offer • Hybrid working arrangements. • Attractive salary and benefits package including, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection. • Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements. • Generous company pension scheme. • Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts. • 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month. • A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you. • Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions • A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities. A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring. • An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.