CAREERS
This section contains help and guidance for careers advisors or anyone considering a career in a geospatial-related field.
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Discover a wide range of jobs in the geospatial sector, and browse academic or vocational pathways.
Geospatial jobs
As the use of GIS and other geospatial technologies expands, it offers opportunities for people with different work experiences and educational backgrounds.
According to the Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA), because geospatial technology use is so widespread, the geospatial market is growing by 35% annually, contributing £11 billion to the British economy each year. This sector supports more than 37,000 jobs in the UK.
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GIS is a green technology that is making a difference on our planet and to its people every day for key decisions about wildlife habitat, human health, renewable energy, climate change, water quality and availability, wilderness areas, and much more.
Learning how to use GIS gives you transferrable skills which you can apply to a wide variety of jobs within the geospatial sector, or any jobs which use location data.
Have a look at the wide range of careers that GIS could help you achieve and choose your favourite!
Careers
GIS Analyst
Solves problems by processing geospatial data, prepares maps, reports and 3D visualisations, and performs research for a wide variety of functions including improving public services, transportation, forestry, and efficient delivery of parcels.
£30,000 - £60,000
Drone Operator
£28,000 - £45,000
Land Surveyor
Accurately measures, monitors, and maps the dimensions of the land, and the size and shape of man-made structures; measures sea beds prior to dredging, assess the extent of natural resources, and define legal boundaries.
£20,000 - £70,000
Climate Scientist
Use aerial or satellite imagery, and other geospatial datasets, to understand the effects and extent of climate change, for example by measuring glacial retreat or mapping sea surface temperatures
£36,000 - £56,000
Disease Control Specialist
Tracking disease outbreaks, understanding patterns in space and time, and predicting spread and initiating control measures using geospatial and demographic information
£40,000 - £85,000
Games Designer
Blending creativity with advanced coding skills to create realistic, visually impressive and challenging video games
£30,000 - £65,000
Urban Planner
Uses geospatial datasets to help design intelligent cities, communities, and individual buildings that are livable and sustainable, minimizing environmental impacts and the effects of climate change
£31,000 - £68,000
Web Mapping Specialist
Uses geospatial and remote sensing data to create dynamic, usable, and effective webmaps for a variety of customers and functions
£32,000 - £65,000
Map Designer
Creates and updates maps using effective cartographic techniques, creativity, and spatial awareness to communicate with the public, business, and government officials
£28,000 - £55,000
App Developer
Creates a wide variety of smartphone apps involving geospatial data and advanced coding skills, which provide services based on the location of the user
£31,000 - £55,000
Sports Analyst
Uncovers patterns of movement of athletes, their technique and efficiencies, communicating those to individual players and coach staffs
£28,000 - £49,000
Human Rights Advocate
Uncovers and investigates abuses such as land appropriation and forced labour around the world through aerial and satellite imagery, communicating these to NGOs, governments, and media
£30,000 - £60,000
Satellite Mission Planner
Plans, directs, and chart orbits, and optimise sensor payloads to ensure efficient, effective, and timely collection of remotely sensed data for public space agencies or private companies
£28,000 - £70,000
Ecologist
Collect and manipulate location-based data, along with remote sensing, and knowledge of the environment to help restore the environment, rewild species, manage green spaces, and more
£34,000 - £55,000
Archaeologist
Uses aerial imagery to locate buried sites, and understand their human and environmental contexts. Creates and maintains databases of finds, and uses geospatial tools to maintain and display sites of cultural significance
£27,000 - £50,000
What other jobs that use location-based data can you think of?
Being a Surveyor means you travel to different places, to conduct all manner of data-capture tasks, in all weathers, using high-end optical and digital technologies and platforms; no day is ever the same.
Bruce Ford
Land Surveyor at MT Surveys Ltd
Become a surveyor
Open up a world of opportunity!
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The Survey Association have created a walk-through guide to help you on a career path in the industry.
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There are a number of ways to get into surveying.
Why not find out how you can begin your exciting career today!
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Careers in GIS
Organisations across the globe are increasingly relying on location intelligence to make better decisions.
As a result, careers in GIS are in demand more than ever. Equipped with data visualisation and spatial analysis skills, GIS professionals qualify for occupations in countless fields.
Hear from Industry Professionals
Get qualified!
The Survey School is home to the TSA Surveying Course, which is designed for new entrants into the Geomatics industry, or those with experience but no formal training.
It is intended to broaden the student’s practical experience and to supplement the theoretical experience gained from their employer.
The Survey School offer a number of short courses too, ranging from 2-5 days, with discounts for CICES and TSA members.
Find your new career
Career Opportunities
Digital Twin Design Challenge
Reimagine a real-world location using Minecraft!
Digital twin technology is set to be the next powerful tool for future engineers, and this contest is your opportunity to use it in a fun and creative way.
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Your design could with USD $5,000!
Entries are open until 31 March 2022.
