Senior Geospatial Analyst

472031 Senior Geospatial Analyst Department for Transport Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9th August 2026 📍 Location: Birmingham, Hastings, Leeds, London (This role is suitable for hybrid working) 💷 Salary: National minimum salary: £44,241, London minimum salary: £48,581 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% 🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent About The Role: The Department for Transport (DfT) is looking for a Senior Geospatial Analyst to join the Spatial Analytics & GIS Team. The team delivers cutting-edge spatial analysis, data science, and interactive mapping solutions to inform national transport policy, infrastructure investment, and decarbonisation strategies across the UK. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the development and execution of complex spatial analytical projects supporting national transport planning. • Build automated GIS data pipelines and analytical workflows using Python, R, PostGIS, and cloud analytics tools. • Develop interactive spatial web applications, dashboards, and spatial data visualization tools for senior policy leaders. • Maintain and enhance DfT's core spatial data infrastructure and transport network model layers. • Provide expert geospatial consultancy, guidance, and training across the Department. Qualifications & Experience: • Degree or postgraduate qualification in GIS, Spatial Data Science, Geography, or related field. • Expertise in advanced spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Python (GeoPandas, PySAL), PostGIS, or R. • Proven track record in translating complex spatial data into strategic insights and policy recommendations.