GIS & Visuals Technician 2026

Are you the type of person who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, where no two days are the same? Would you like to work in a growing business, where you have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of planning and consenting projects, from renewable energy to infrastructure, manufacturing and residential development?

If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Atmos provide robust GIS solutions that analyse, visualise, interrogate, and interpret data to provide our clients with the information they need to determine what is relevant and allow efficient assessment. Atmos has invested in developing our own, award-winning, bespoke GIS data management system, allowing us to combine, analyse and model data from a variety of sources for a range of purposes.

Working from our Edinburgh office on projects across the whole of the UK, we are looking for an ambitious professional looking to take the next step in their career. We welcome applications from graduates looking to begin their career as a GIS and Visuals Technician or professionals with a few years of relevant experience seeking an Analyst-level role. The appointment level will reflect your relevant skills and experience.

About this job

As an enthusiastic and capable technical specialist, you will contribute a range of projects for the wider Atmos team through the delivery of high-quality GIS and visualisation outputs, including:

• Contribution to existing visualisation workflows, from landscape photography through to 3D modelling and photomontaging
• Geographical data capture, analysis, management and presentation
• Production of a variety of figures and data outputs
• Liaising with other internal teams on project requirements

The person

The ideal candidate will possess the following key skills and experience:

Essential

• A degree qualification in a relevant field, or experience demonstrating a comparable level of expertise
• Ability to follow technical instructions, showing attention to detail
• Experience of 3D visualisation and photo-editing software or demonstrable comfort in learning new software packages
• Experience of capturing, editing, analysing and high-quality presentation of GIS data
• Willingness to undertake landscape photography fieldwork
• Clean and full driving licence
• Ability to manage time, working under pressure as part of a team to meet targets

Desirable

• Experience of landscape photography
• Understanding of core GIS concepts and principles
• Experience of using ESRI ArcGIS products and extensions

Why work for us

In addition to rewarding, you with a competitive salary and other standard benefits including 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and pension schemes you will benefit from:

• Annual discretionary company performance bonus scheme (paid out in each of the last two years)
• Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including employee assistance programme, cycle to work, enhanced family-friendly policies, and private healthcare and life assurance
• Specific on the job training and skills development supported by our buddying and mentoring scheme, leading to real career progression opportunities
• A well-defined and fair time off in lieu policy
• A culture that promotes and encourages high performance through collaborative team work and innovation

How to apply

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge, and drive required to succeed in this exciting role, we want to hear from you.

All applicants must be in possession of a valid work permit.

Strictly no Agencies.