Marine Geospatial Data Lead Jobs

Defence Equipment & Support

Location:
United Kingdom, Bristol

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

70300.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team are looking for a Geospatial Data Lead to join them as part of their wider Seabed Operations department. We are seeking a highly skilled Geospatial Data Lead with management and stakeholder engagement experience to lead the strategic management, integration, and exploitation of geospatial data assets within our maritime defence programs. You will have strong experience with marine geospatial data, ideally in an offshore survey operations role, with a deep understanding of data interpretation, governance, analysis, and digital transformation initiatives.

Job Responsibility:

Define and implement marine-specific data strategy aligned with broader defence data frameworks
Act as the subject matter expert for all SALMO Geospatial data related activities, advising internal stakeholders and wider defence and international partners at all levels
Lead data projects for Maritime Autonomous Systems (MAS) throughout their entire lifecycle, from design, build, operation, maintenance, and eventual disposal
Establish robust data governance processes to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security
Ensure compliance with MOD data standards, security classifications, and applicable regulations
Oversee the aggregation of data from MAS capabilities, and external data sources
Collaborate with systems architects and engineering teams to design data pipelines, models, and repositories
Drive the use of advanced analysis, including AI/ML, to efficiently analyse data sets and create timely products to meet defence needs
Lead the operational development of outputted products and enable specialist knowledge and software developments to be realised within products created
Engage with Defence MAS, and international industry partners to align data priorities
Support the development of data literacy and culture across SALMO

Requirements:

Hold a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 4 together with being professionally registered with a relevant Professional body/institution (e.g., Chartered Engineer, Chartered Scientist, Chartered Geographer, Chartered Marine Scientist, Chartered Marine Technologist, Chartered IT Professional, Chartered Master Mariner, Chartered Marine Engineer) OR hold a relevant qualification at RQF Level 6
Experience of providing technical advice and presenting data products at a senior level and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects
Wide ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in geospatial engineering/science with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches
Required to hold and maintain a two-yearly ENG1 seafarers medical (no geographical limitations)
Required to enlist as a Royal Navy Sponsored Reserve
Required to live within 60 minutes travelling time of the base to which you are appointed
Required to hold an in-date UK driving licence

What we offer:

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme (employer contributes £20,365)
26.5 days’ annual leave per year (rising to 31.5 days after 5 years of service)
Flexible and hybrid working options
Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 28.97%
Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
Support for progression
Huge range of discounts
Volunteering days
Enhanced parental leave schemes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Expiration:
December 08, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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Marine Geospatial Data Lead

Defence Equipment & Support

Location:United Kingdom, Bristol

Category:IT - Administration

Contract Type:Not provided