Geospatial Platform Lead

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security. Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive. We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024. What You’ll do (the role) Summary As the Geospatial Platform Lead, you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative technical solutions and coordinating the administration of the geospatial enterprise environment. Your role will involve delivering tailored solutions encompassing business workflows, enterprise system administration, integration, data management, geospatial analysis, mapping, data visualization, and mobile geospatial applications. Collaboration is key in this role—you will work closely alongside regional geospatial leads to ensure the delivery of scalable solutions.  You will also work with IT teams to ensure the technical integrity and enhancement of the underlying system is maintained. Role and Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management: Lead and manage a team of GIS professionals. Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring high performance and professional development. Foster a collaborative working environment, encouraging innovation and knowledge sharing. Oversee geospatial projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives. Manage resources, and timelines for GIS-related projects. Geospatial Technology and Solutions: Design, develop, and maintain advanced geospatial applications and tools to support business needs across various platforms, including enterprise GIS, desktop, and mobile environments. Support the implementation of scalable geospatial workflows using Python and libraries including ESRI ArcPy. Identify opportunities for automation and design solutions to improve efficiency and integrity. Develop…