Esri UK is the UK arm of Esri, delivering geographic information system (GIS) software and services through the ArcGIS platform. Its enterprise and cloud-based tools support mapping, spatial analysis, data management, and location-based decision-making for organisations in areas including housing, utilities, health, government, and climate. Esri UK also provides training, events, and customer engagement focused on practical GIS applications and geospatial insights.
Lead GIS Consultant – Esri UK (Hybrid, United Kingdom)
Lead GIS Consultant delivering customer projects and technical consulting for UK organisations using Esri and ArcGIS technology. The role combines project leadership, proposition development, technical delivery, and consultant mentoring.
Description
- Develop trusted customer relationships as an advisor on GIS and Esri technology
- Assess customer strategies, challenges, and priorities to identify opportunities for GIS and Esri solutions
- Partner with Sales colleagues to uncover opportunities and develop consulting propositions
- Lead technical delivery across customer projects and work packages
- Oversee solution components from design through build, testing, and deployment
- Contribute to project estimation, planning, and technical decisions
- Use hands-on delivery experience and technical credibility in customer and commercial discussions
- Work closely with Project Managers, Solution Architects, consultants, and wider business teams
- Contribute technical and consulting expertise to proposals and bids
- Coach Senior Consultants and colleagues who are earlier in their careers
- Share expertise and help strengthen Professional Services capabilities
- Keep current with developments in GIS, technology, and relevant customer industries
Requirements
- Substantial experience in GIS, technology consulting, professional services, or a related field
- Extensive hands-on experience with Esri technology and the ArcGIS platform
- A demonstrated record of delivering successful customer projects and outcomes
- Confidence engaging customers, understanding their objectives, and influencing their decisions
- Skill in turning complex business or technical challenges into practical propositions and solutions
- Sound technical judgement with experience leading project delivery
- Clear communication skills for senior technical and non-technical stakeholders
- An interest in coaching consultants and supporting colleagues’ professional growth
- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how consulting creates value for customers and the business
- Based in the UK
- Willingness to complete relevant security checks
Benefits
- Annual bonus scheme of approximately 20%
- 6% company pension contribution
- Private healthcare and cash plan
- Monthly gym and wellbeing contribution
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Support for ongoing learning and development