GIS Engineer

About Venterra:

Venterra is a global wind energy services company, engineering, building and supporting major wind and renewables projects around the world. Our clear purpose: accelerate the global energy transition by becoming the go-to services provider and strategic partner for the rapidly expanding wind industry.

Our diverse team of experts is dedicated to making net zero a reality. We offer specialised services across the entire project lifecycle, including:

• Geoscience consultancy
• Environmental expertise
• Design services
• Project advisory
• Survey capabilities
• Construction support & back-deck mission equipment

By acquiring and bringing together leading offshore engineering and marine science companies like Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions, CAPE Holland, INSPIRE Environmental, Partrac and Ordtek, we provide the most comprehensive services and expertise in the market. And we're not done growing yet, which means there are plenty of exciting career opportunities on offer for our team.

At Venterra, sustainability, safety, and quality are prioritised in everything we do, reducing project risk, time, and cost for our clients.

Why join Venterra?

• Shape the future of energy: Dive into groundbreaking renewables projects that are literally changing the world.
• Master the renewables landscape: Gain unique, full-spectrum experience from initial surveys to final construction.
• Go global, make waves: Our worldwide projects aren't just pins on a map – they're tickets to diverse experiences, cultures and challenges, with plenty of international travel opportunities on offer.
• Accelerate your career: We don't just talk about growth – we fuel it. Access cutting-edge training, mentorship from industry leaders, and a clear development path with opportunities to sharpen your skills in the renewables space.
• Be a force for good: Join a team where your values align with your work. We're committed to cultivating a culture of equality, diversity, and positive impact through our work.

By joining us, you'll play a direct role in growing the renewables sector while building a career in an exciting, global industry.

Our Geoscience team:

Venterra’s Geoscience team is made up of market-leading experts from Ordtek, GDG, and Partrac. We offer unparalleled site characterisation, geoscience management, sediment processes, UXO management, and GIS and data services, tailored to meet the comprehensive needs of our clients.

Role Description:

We are seeking a GIS Engineer to join our team in the Geoscience service line, employed by Ordtek and based on-site in our Hethel, Norwich office. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing and presenting geographical and spatial information, providing technical support to bidding and project teams, and assisting the development of our GIS and data resources.

UK Immigration:

Venterra is not offering sponsorship for this role under the UK's Skilled Worker visa route. However, we encourage applications from candidates who are eligible for other UK immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship, either now or in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain GIS projects to support ongoing offshore developments.
• Create and maintain ArcGIS Online projects.
• Analise and present data within GIS to support reporting.
• Generate GIS charting for projects and internal use.
• Create and maintain GIS data storage structures.
• Provide technical support to project teams.
• Provide GIS support to the bidding phase and commercial proposal development.
• Digitise paper maps into GIS datasets.
• Ensure quality assurance and consistency of data presentation.
• Research and innovate digital products to increase internal efficiency and meet industry needs.

Expertise Required:

• Proficiency and demonstrable experience in GIS software applications, particularly Esri ArcGIS Pro.
• Use of ArcGIS Online Experience Builder or Enterprise.
• Familiarity with survey mapping and digitising techniques.
• Skills in Python scripting, programming and modelling.
• Proficiency in cartography, map design, and understanding of coordinating systems and projections.
• Experience in applying GIS to the coastal and marine industries is preferred.
• Understanding of the offshore energy industry is a plus.

Education/Qualifications and Competencies:

• Degree in Geomatics, Geoscience, Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field.
• Masters in Geographical Information Systems, Environmental Science, Geography, or another relevant field preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven experience in managing and ensuring data quality.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates should also be highly organised and motivated individuals with effective communication skills, a good work ethic, and a commitment to technical excellence, personal efficiency, and career progression through Continued Professional Development.

At Venterra:

At Venterra, we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Venterra to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.