Cartographer
35AI USED FOR35%moving to77%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £27,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCES →
Cartographer
Cartographers make maps - both old-fashioned paper ones and digital maps that appear on phones and computers. They turn information about places into clear, useful pictures that help people find their way around.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Who hires for this
Ordnance SurveyThe national mapping agency for Great Britain, providing detailed maps and geographic data.Esri UKA leading provider of GIS software and solutions, focusing on mapping and spatial analysis.Landmark Information GroupSpecialises in providing property and environmental data, including mapping solutions.AtkinsA global engineering and project management consultancy, offering mapping and GIS services.Royal Geographical SocietyA professional body for geography, supporting cartographers and geographers in their careers.MapyxA company that provides mapping software and solutions for outdoor activities.GeoPlaceSpecialises in the creation and management of address and street data.Crown CopyrightProvides access to a wide range of mapping and geographic data for public use.Buro HappoldAn engineering consultancy that incorporates mapping into their project designs.The British Geological SurveyProvides geological mapping and data services across the UK.