HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited
About the Company
HiDef & BioConsult SH are innovative, solutions-driven, survey and consultancy providers, with HiDef being the UK’s market leader in high-resolution digital aerial offshore wildlife surveys.
Founded in 2007, in 2016 HiDef became part of the BioConsult SH family of companies, which created a multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in undertaking environmental assessment and ecological research across the terrestrial, coastal and marine environments to an industry leading standard. Our expertise allows us to balance the demands of sustainable development with the conservation of the natural environment.
With staff located across the country, we provide nationwide and overseas services. HiDef’s reputation for quality work has been underpinned by internationally certified QA processes giving even greater comfort to our clients (we were one of the first UK companies to achieve the ISO27001 information security management in June 2016).
We have experts skilled in flight operations and data management, as well as the quality assurance, analysis and presentation of ecological data combining to bring an informed approach to data storage, analysis and presentation.
Our expert review and identification team includes some of Europe’s leading ornithologists and marine mammal biologists, and our best-in-class detection and identification rates have been proven through industry studies.
We collect, interpret, plot, analyse, map and model data and present it in industry leading formats. We can take you through the environmental challenges of the development process, from start to finish, and foresee and mitigate challenges and obstacles.
We are accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and OHSAS 18001. We are also Achilles UVDB accredited and audited to Achilles Verify C level.
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited
- Job Title
- Senior IT Engineer
- Job Description
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HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited (HiDef) is known for its market leading innovative digital aerial surveys which have been deployed in ten countries. We are expanding across all of our services, combining technical and scientific excellence, and its crucial to the company that we continue to lead in the innovation of new products, based upon credible science, and deliver all of our services in a consistent and efficient manner. We work on a range of projects from our digital aerial surveys, ornithological and marine mammal statistical analysis and research and development projects in fields such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, often with our sister company BioConsult SH in Germany, Biotope in France, other partners and domain experts.
Our Vision: to provide trusted, high quality environmental data, analysis, and consultancy to support decision-making for the renewables industry and conservation.
Our Mission: to be a leading marine environmental consultancy for the global offshore renewables industry.
Our Values: our shared values – Innovative, Supportive, and Honest, sit at the heart of our company culture and impact everything we do.
Quality lies at the heart of HiDef’s services and following a growth of business the company is looking to recruit a Senior IT Engineer to join our busy IT team. This position within the company offers significant opportunities for the right person who will be enthusiastic, methodical, diligent, and an excellent team player with effective communication skills and a willingness to learn.
Location: this role is based at HiDef’s Head Office in Lillyhall, Cumbria - or at any other location as deemed reasonably necessary. Occasional travel outside of the UK may also be required.
The Role
Designing, implementing, and maintaining IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, and enterprise systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security;
Managing virtualisation environments, particularly VMware vSphere Enterprise, optimising resource allocation and system efficiency;
Implementing and maintaining cybersecurity best practices, including firewalls, endpoint security, and encryption, while ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and internal security policies;
Monitoring and responding to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats, taking proactive measures to protect company assets;
Automating IT processes using tools like PowerShell, Ansible, or SCCM to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload;
Developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans and backup strategies, regularly testing recovery procedures to ensure business continuity;
Troubleshooting complex IT issues, including system failures, network outages, and performance bottlenecks, while serving as an escalation point for unresolved problems;
Overseeing configuration management, ensuring systems are consistently documented, monitored, and maintained for stability and security;
Managing software and hardware updates, including patches, firmware, and upgrades, to maintain an optimally performing IT environment;
Collaborating with business units and external vendors to procure, implement, and support IT solutions aligned with business needs;
Maintaining comprehensive IT documentation, including configurations, processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system architectures; and
Contributing to IT strategy and roadmaps, identifying new technologies to improve efficiency, security, and system resilience while escalating critical issues to the Head of ICT when necessary.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will need:
Minimum HND in IT, Computer Science, or a related field; and
Industry-standard certifications are desirable (e.g., VMware VCP, Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, ITIL).
Skills & Knowledge
Strong experience with virtualisation technologies, particularly VMware vSphere Enterprise;
Knowledge of automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, SCCM) for IT process automation and configuration management;
Experience with configuration management solutions, ensuring system consistency and reliability;
Solid understanding of Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and Office 365;
Strong networking knowledge, including VLANs, QoS, routing, and firewall configurations;
Experience with enterprise backup solutions and disaster recovery best practices;
Knowledge of security principles and compliance standards; and
Ability to troubleshoot complex IT issues and provide clear technical resolutions.
Experience
Proven experience in an IT infrastructure support role, ideally within a multi-site environment;
Experience with managing virtualisation platforms in an enterprise setting;
Demonstrated experience in automating IT processes using scripting or automation tools;
Hands-on experience with configuration management to maintain system stability; and
Exposure to enterprise IT projects, such as cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, or security improvements.
Benefits / Remuneration
Salary, starting from circa £42,000 p.a.
Competitive, discretionary profit share scheme.
Full-time, permanent position.
Working hours are based on Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00.
33 days annual leave per annum, including public holidays.
4% company pension contribution.
Private medical and dental care scheme.
Medicash scheme.
Group Life Assurance.
Company sick pay allowance.
Salary sacrifice scheme including Pension Salary Exchange, Cycle to Work scheme, and help towards the purchase of ultra-low emission vehicles.
How To Apply
Use the 'Apply here!' button to make your application.
Closing date: Tuesday 11th March 2025, 10am
HiDef is proud to be an inclusive company, and people are at the heart to how we deliver our services. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
Workington, United Kingdom
On site
27-02-2025
- Company Name
- HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited
- Job Title
- Data Reviewer
- Job Description
-
HiDef Aerial Surveying Limited (HiDef) is known for its market leading, innovative digital aerial surveys, which have been deployed in over ten countries. We are expanding rapidly across all of our services, combining technical and scientific excellence and it is crucial to the company that we continue to lead in the innovation of new products based upon credible science and deliver all of our services in a consistent and efficient manner. We work on a range of projects ranging from our digital aerial surveys, ornithological and marine mammal statistical analysis and research and development projects in fields such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, often with our sister company BioConsult SH in Germany, Biotope in France, other partners, and domain experts.
Our Vision: to provide trusted, high quality environmental data, analysis, and consultancy to support decision-making for the renewables industry and conservation.
Our Mission: to be a leading marine environmental consultancy for the global offshore renewables industry.
Our Values: our shared values - Innovative, Supportive, and Honest, sit at the heart of our company culture and impact everything we do.
Quality lies at the heart of HiDef’s services and the company is looking to recruit a Data Reviewer to join our dedicated Review team. This position within the company offers significant opportunities for the right person who will be enthusiastic, methodical, diligent, an excellent team player with effective communication skills and a willingness to learn.
Location: this position is based at our office in Lillyhall, West Cumbria.
The Role
This role supports the Review Coordinators and Review Team Leaders with first stage data processing by reviewing footage to detect birds, mammals, and other objects, which are then viewed by our team of ornithologists for identification.
Principal Responsibilities
Carry out first stage data processing to detect birds, mammals, and other objects, by reviewing video footage of specific survey areas;
Maintain high review standards and objectives - 90% pass rate when reviewing footage;
Save data in the correct location;
Ensure compliance with Company policy by correctly using the Time and Attendance software to record time taken for each task / project;
Contribute to the continuous improvement process by working to reduce the time taken to review footage, while always maintaining a quality processes;
Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures;
Ensure continuous development by participating in any relevant training; and
Carry out other duties as required.
Skills, Knowledge, And Experience
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and manage time efficiently;
Ability to work as part of a larger team to ensure key deliverables are met;
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels;
Effective organisational skills; and
Proficient IT skills, including an understanding of MS Teams, is desirable however full training will be provided.
Benefits / Remuneration
Salary, starting from £24,820 per annum.
Competitive, discretionary profit share scheme.
Working hours are based on Monday-Friday between 08:00-17:00, flexible options available.
33 days annual leave per annum, including public holidays.
4% company pension contribution.
Full-time, 12-month fixed term contract.
Free on-site parking.
Private medical and dental care scheme.
Medicash scheme.
Company sick pay allowance.
Salary sacrifice scheme including Pension Salary Exchange, Cycle to Work scheme, and help towards the purchase of ultra-low emission vehicles.
Group Life Assurance scheme.
How To Apply
Use the 'Apply Now' button to make your application.
Closing date: Wednesday 12th March 2025, 10am
Previous applicants need not apply.
HiDef is proud to be an inclusive company and people are at the heart of how we deliver our services. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
Workington, United Kingdom
On site
28-02-2025