Technical Lead - Geomatics

Job Description

Geowynd is part of the Ocean Infinity group offering market leading geoconsulting and laboratory business supporting the offshore energy sector. We are a geosolutions company that deploys smart data analytics to interpret and integrate big data from the seabed and sub-seabed to realise opportunities for offshore energy assets. Our mission is to deliver data-driven advanced geotechnical analysis to our clients to the highest standards and to ensure that ground risks are mitigated and design opportunities are realised. We find innovative reliable solutions for some of the world's most complex geotechnical problems. We are committed to supporting the global transition towards fossil-fuel free living, enabling people and the planet to thrive.

At Geowynd we embrace a culture of innovation and continuously strive for improvement through team collaboration and continued learning. This collaboration is fostered through initiatives such as: internal technical workshops, technical focus days, active engagement with university research, and encouragement to attend technical conferences and training. Our aim is the continual development of engaged, passionate engineers and geo-professionals that solve complex problems that add real value to renewable energy projects. During your career at Geowynd, you'll have the chance to work on some of the largest offshore renewable energy projects in the world and work within a technical leading team.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.

We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

We are not your average workplace.

Ocean Infinity is seeking an ambitious, collaborative and innovative Technical Lead - Geomatics to join our growing team. The successful candidate will join the Data Intelligence team and be responsible for the technical management, stability, evolution, and strategic direction of CAD/GIS processing platforms while actively developing and deploying advanced automation capabilities. This role will support and enhance our data processing, geotechnical, geophysical, inspection and geo-data analytics (Geowynd) and advice service delivery teams.

The position bridges current production needs with future-state architecture. Ensuring today's data workflows are robust, scalable, and trusted, while shaping next-generation solutions using automation and applied AI by steering our technology, digital and software team.

The role is available at multiple locations and with hybrid/remote working options.

What you will do

Technical Leadership & Ownership

• Act as Technical Lead for Geomatics systems, data workflows, coordinate systems, and geospatial standards across the organisation.
• Own the end-to-end architecture of CAD/GIS data processing, from raw inputs through automated pipelines to final client deliverables.
• Set technical direction and best practice for FME, ESRI Enterprise platforms, Python-based automation, and data orchestration tooling.
• Provide hands-on leadership, mentorship, and guidance to geomatics and data teams on automation-first delivery.

Platform & Delivery Enablement

• Own, manage and develop web-based GIS platforms (e.g. ESRI Portal / Enterprise) for internal and client-facing digital solutions.
• Ensure delivery systems are dependable, scalable, and aligned with project demand for all GIS/CAD deliverables.
• Support data delivery teams by ensuring tooling, data pipelines, and platforms are production-ready and resilient.
• Lead integration across CAD/GIS, Survey, Processing, Data Reporting, and Data Insights & Advice functions to create a unified data ecosystem.
• Act as subject matter expert for GIS with our internal technology, digital and software team to develop leading technology automated delivery and new digital products.

Governance & Assurance

• Define and enforce data standards, validation rules, and quality frameworks for geo-data GIS/CAD deliverables.
• Where required, work closely with geomatics contractors and partners to ensure documented workflows match actual system behaviour.
• Ensure CAD/GIS systems meet contractual, client, and regulatory obligations for data handling and delivery.

Innovation and Team Development

• Foster a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and professional integrity across the Data Intelligence function in GIS domain.
• Support the development of clear technical career pathways for junior team members, enabling progression and recognition of technical expertise without requiring transition into people management roles.
• Contribute to strategic leadership discussions by articulating the technical feasibility, constraints, and implications of business and delivery decisions.
• Lead and steer the development of high‑quality scientific and technical papers, presentations, and publications, positioning Ocean Infinity as an industry leader through peer‑reviewed journals and world‑leading conferences.

Who you are

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD preferred) in Geomatics/Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, or a closely related discipline.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with leading GIS platforms, including QGIS, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online.
• Proven technical leadership in GIS data management, with advanced analytical capability and a track record of delivering high-quality, insight-driven outputs.
• Outstanding communicator, able to build credibility and influence across disciplines, stakeholders, and leadership levels.
• Strong experience working with offshore geo-data and its associated challenges.
• Ability to design, architect, and guide enterprise-scale GIS and geospatial data solutions.
• Relentless focus on data quality, paired with a passion for transforming geo-data into actionable, high-value insights for stakeholders.

Salary for this position: up to £105,000 per annum

Salary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

What you can expect

At Geowynd, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone's differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.

There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren't perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.