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About CathieCathie is a global offshore geoscience and geotechnical engineering consultancy, specialising in marine geophysics, geotechnics, ground modelling, foundation engineering, cables and pipelines, trenching, and numerical analyses. Our work powers the design, installation, and operation of offshore, nearshore, and onshore infrastructureprimarily in the offshore renewable energy sector, with additional work in oil and gas.We have a strong pipeline of projects supporting the development of offshore wind farms in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean, US, and Asia, and we anticipate continued growth as the energy transition accelerates.The OpportunityWere looking for an experienced GIS Specialist to join our Newcastle team and play a key role in the delivery of offshore energy projects worldwide. You will lead and support GIS tasks across diverse project scopesfrom ground characterisation and cable routing to ground modelling, foundation design, and Online GIS solutions.You'll work alongside engineering and geoscience teamsincluding geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, and geophysiciststo deliver high-quality geospatial outputs and support innovative consultancy services. Expect to collaborate, think outside the box, and help drive forward solutions in frontier areas such as floating wind, anchoring, and large deformation analysis.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide GIS support across a range of geotechnical and geophysical offshore energy projectsDeliver spatial analysis, high-quality maps, and geospatial deliverablesDevelopment and manage online GIS platforms for stakeholder collaborationContribute to ground investigation campaigns, ground modelling, cable routing, and foundation design tasksManage and quality-assure spatial data, ensuring consistency and compliance with data standardsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, supporting both standalone and integrated project scopesContribute to R&D, technical innovation, and Cathies thought leadership, including participation in international conferences and technical papersYou will have:A degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geoscience, Civil Engineering, or a related field5+ years experience working in GIS roles in the offshore energy, infrastructure or marine sectorProven ability to deliver GIS outputs in a consultancy or project environmentAdvanced GIS software skills (ArcGIS, QGIS, FME), and experience with Online GIS platformsExcellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skillsThe ability to work independently, manage tasks, and mentor junior staffConfidence to represent Cathie in client-facing activities, workshops, and presentationsBonus points for:Experience handling geotechnical/geophysical data and AGS formatsOffshore site investigation or client rep experience, including current offshore certsProficiency in tools such as Plaxis, FLAC3D, Abaqus, or PythonFamiliarity with Power BI, Tableau, and interactive data visualisationPassion for the renewable energy sector and a desire to drive the industry forwardWhy Work for Cathie?A friendly, diverse team with shared values and a dynamic work cultureContinuous learning through CPD, mentorship, and exposure to R&D initiativesCompetitive salary, bonus scheme, private healthcare, dental care, and pensionElectric car and bike-to-work schemes, and regular well-being and social events