Geospatial and Geomatics Graduate Scheme - Aerospace, Defence, Security & Technology

As a graduate you will have the unique opportunity to work collaboratively with industry experts and seasoned Geospatial data professionals. Together, you will uncover insights through employing advanced analytical techniques that solve important and impactful real-world problems. As part of our growing team of Geospatial data specialists, your contribution will be recognized and celebrated, empowering you to make a meaningful and lasting impact on our organization and data community. Our 80+ strong Geospatial and Digital Data Capture team have an enormous range of specialties and backgrounds, which is why we can work on and deliver a huge variety of projects.

Over the course of the programme, you will benefit from dedicated training and development opportunities carefully integrated into your scheme.

Degree requirements: Minimum 2.2 Bachelor’s; Earth Sciences, Geography, Geomatics, Geospatial, GIS, Surveying & Land, Surveying & Mapping Science

Typical locations: Bristol, London
(Please note location availability may vary by team and during the campaign in line with application volumes and business needs. If your preferred options are not available, we encourage you to select an alternative.)

As part of our commitment to your holistic growth, we will develop your soft skills to operate as an effective consultant. Emphasizing the importance of people and stakeholders, we will empower you to place them at the heart of your approach. Moreover, we will actively support the evolution of your data specialisms, allowing you to apply your expertise to solve real-world problems, making a significant impact to your clients.

What could you expect from this opportunity?

As part of this exciting opportunity, you will be engaged in a variety of projects across multiple dynamic markets. From Aerospace and Defence, to Energy, Government, Infrastructure, Security, Transport, Utilities, and beyond, your journey will be filled with both challenging and rewarding experiences across multiple industries.

Being a part of the team could see you providing a range of services covering the full lifecycle of location based information, from data acquisition and processing to spatial analysis and visualisation. Our drive is to deliver innovative, quality solutions to our clients enabling them to use data to make well informed decisions in a user friendly and intuitive environment. Our success lies in our integration across the AtkinsRéalis businesses, and our hunger to push geospatial solutions ever forward.

You could be involved in:

• Advising and guiding clients on the geospatial applications of their projects, from basic constraints mapping for our environment teams to public engagement using ArcGIS Online Web Applications, such as Webmaps, StoryMaps or Dashboarding.
• Building innovative processing tools to help clients solve their data challenges. These could be created through a variety of different software such as ArcGIS Pro, FME or Python/Arcade languages.
• Supporting our win work opportunities by writing bids and selling our Geospatial and Digital Data Capture services to new and established clients across our markets.
• Acquisition of Geospatial constraints data to conduct spatial analysis.
• Capturing data digitally via aerial or ground surveying, using tools such as drones, ground penetrating radars, laser scanners and GPS.
• Consulting clients on their data and survey strategies, data governance and data architecture to ensure our clients are compliant and forward-thinking.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking individuals who have a genuine passion for Geospatial data and its potential to drive meaningful insights and solutions. A strong curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring data-driven possibilities are essential. We value candidates who recognize the pervasive influence of Geospatial data in our daily lives.

Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of how organisations leverage Geospatial data to gain a competitive edge. Whether it’s optimizing supply chain operations, enhancing customer experiences, or making strategic business decisions, an appreciation for data’s role in driving organisational success is essential.

• Analytical mindset and data literacy – the ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, capable of tackling complex problems and deriving actionable conclusions. While prior experience is not mandatory, a basic understanding of data concepts and tools will be advantageous.
• Technical proficiency – as part of the Geospatial/Digital Data Capture team we are looking for people who have had experience with handling location-based datasets. Candidates should have a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Adaptability and flexibility – our graduate scheme involves rotating through various projects, therefore we are looking for individuals who can adapt and thrive in diverse environments, welcoming new challenges with an open mind.
• Strong communication – clear and concise communication is crucial whether you are working collaboratively in a team or presenting to stakeholders. We need candidates who can articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Learning mindset and vision for career development – the data landscape is constantly evolving, and we encourage candidates who have a thirst for knowledge and drive to continuously learn and grow in their data careers. We value those who have a clear vision of their career path within the data domain and are eager to leverage opportunities provided by our scheme to achieve their goals.

About us:

Our Early Careers Programme is the ideal framework to enable enthusiastic people to drive their own career development. You will be supported and motivated to develop the skills and knowledge you need to progress in your early career. Our programme features signature events, core training modules, professional development mentoring and on-the-job experience.

We offer a world of opportunities that will enable you to shape your career the way you want to. You will be given the independence and responsibility to drive your career alongside having a supportive structure in place to help you grow, with guidance from experienced consultants & engineers. You will work on real life projects and being given a variety of assignments.

Our Early Careers Programmes embrace an amazing culture and social aspect to allow you to network and build professional relationships which will enhance your development.