Job Description
Job Description
United Living are recruiting for a GIS Technician to join our growing Major Projects team to provide engineering support for major infrastructure projects. This is a project role, based at our offices in Chester
All of the projects being developed by the Major Projects team are Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects across the UK, the first being a Carbon Capture Pipeline in the North West commencing from January 2025.
Duties & Responsibilities:
🔖 Data and Product Management:
* Develop and maintain spatial databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
* Collect, compile, and analyse spatial data from various sources, including satellite imagery, aerial photographs, field surveys and progress reports.
* Conduct quality control and quality assurance checks on GIS data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
* Ensure data and drawings meet industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.
* Create and update maps, charts, and other visualizations to effectively communicate spatial information to stakeholders.
* Manage the project ArcGIS Online platform, ensuring timely delivery of information across the project.
* Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure digital interfaces function and data benefits are maximised .
🛠️ System Functionality:
* Utilize ArcGIS Pro software to create detailed spatial analysis and assessments.
* Perform spatial analysis to identify patterns, trends, and relationships in data
* Conduct system functionality assessments to ensure optimal performance of the designed systems.
* Identify and resolve issues related to system integration, performance, and reliability.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency and effectiveness.
👩💼 Technical Expertise:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GIS into project planning, decision-making, and problem-solving processes.
* Provide technical support and training to staff members on GIS software, tools, and techniques.
* Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
* Assist in the development and implementation of GIS policies, procedures, and standards.
📑 Documentation And Reporting:
* Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including project progress reports.
* Present project updates and technical findings to stakeholders and senior management.
Qualifications
Skills and Experience:
⚡ Proven experience in working with large spatial datasets in ArcGIS. We particularly seek candidates with experience of managing spatial data on linear constriction projects. 3 - 5 years experience of working in a similar role preferred.
⚡ Organisational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and coordinate activities across multiple activities.
⚡ Strong understanding of spatial data analysis and reporting relevant to infrastructure projects. Prior experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, with some experience of Python and SQL preferred.
⚡ Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to contribute and work well with a team and takes ownership of all GIS matters.
⚡ Up to date with the latest developments in Professional Competence.
Behavioural Qualities:
🚀 Ability to see things differently – prepared to question standard approaches in order to manage project risks and programme deadlines.
🚀 Support and develop – create a local leadership team by delegation, coaching, and mentoring.
🚀 Decisiveness – makes day-to-day choices that ensure progress of the overall project, knowing when to inform others or ask for support.
Qualifications:
🎓 Relevant degree that provide a solid foundation such as Bachelor’s in Geography, or closely related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Additional Information
Additional Information