GIS Technician – Ecological Mapping

About the role

We are looking for a GIS Technician to join our ecological team in Northwest England. The role supports the production of high‑quality spatial outputs for land‑use, habitat and biodiversity projects across the UK and Ireland.

Key responsibilities

• Produce accurate maps for ecological reports, including BNG, species surveys and habitat assessments.
• Capture, clean, validate and manage spatial data from field surveys, remote sensing and partner datasets.
• Maintain and develop GIS databases, templates and mapping standards to ensure consistency across projects.
• Perform geospatial analysis to support habitat assessments, biodiversity monitoring, land‑use planning and biodiversity net‑gain recommendations.
• Prepare field mapping resources and mobile data‑collection tools (e.g., Field Maps, QField) and process post‑survey data.
• Integrate datasets from sources such as MAGIC, OS, satellite imagery and biological records centres into project workflows.
• Contribute GIS inputs to ecological reports, management plans, dashboards and story maps for clients and stakeholders.
• Create, test and implement new GIS tools and field software to improve efficiency and data quality.

Required profile

• Proficiency in QGIS or an equivalent GIS platform.
• Strong understanding of cartography, coordinate systems, spatial analysis and data management principles.
• Experience working with ecological datasets (habitats, species records, land cover, elevation, hydrology).
• Ability to produce clear, accurate and visually engaging maps for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with mobile data‑collection applications and cloud‑based GIS workflows.

Required skills

• QGIS
• Field Maps
• QField