Job Description
Your New Opportunity
We have a unique opportunity for a full-time GIS Manager based in our Edinburgh office to lead the development of our geospatial infrastructure and manage the delivery of client-facing projects.
We are a diverse multi-disciplinary firm with offices across Scotland and Northern England, specialising in property sales and lettings, and the rural, energy, forestry and commercial sectors.
GIS is integral to delivering our services. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of the firm’s GIS infrastructure, collaborate with senior leadership to ensure it is strategically aligned with business needs, and manage delivery of GIS project work across the sectors in which we operate.
This is a diverse and rewarding role where you will have the autonomy to shape the way GIS is used as a technology across the business, now and in the future.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
* Own, manage and develop the GIS infrastructure used by the firm.
* Manage delivery of GIS project work in the rural, energy, forestry and commercial sectors.
* Lead and mentor a team of GIS Consultants.
This list is not exhaustive so please get in touch to request a full job description.
To be Successful
You will be comfortable leading a team, engaging with colleagues and clients to define requirements, and producing workflows and products that align with the needs of the firm and deliver value to its clients. You should be comfortable with the tools and activities listed below as you will be expected to be ‘hands-on’ with the technical component of the role. Most importantly you should have a real enthusiasm for using GIS in interesting ways, the drive to develop new skills and an aptitude for applying these to solve problems.
Essential:
* QGIS
* FME Form and FME Flow
* PostgreSQL/PostGIS
* GeoServer
* ArcGIS Online
* Experience administrating ArcGIS Online Organisations.
* Python for process automation and QGIS plugin development.
* SQL for query and administration of spatial databases.
* Extract Transform Load (ETL) workflow design.
* Spatial database design and management.
Desirable:
* Experience using APIs to integrate software platforms.
* Knowledge of Ordnance Survey data purchase and licensing models.
* Previous experience in the the rural, energy, forestry or commercial sectors.
* Accreditation via an appropriate professional body (Royal Geographical Society, RICS etc)
You will be able to communicate effectively at all levels with internal and external clients and be calm under pressure. You will have proven organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritise effectively whilst upholding meticulous attention to detail. We are looking for an individual who will thrive as part of a friendly and collegiate team with a real interest in what they do and a commitment to delivering consistently high levels of service.
You must hold a full clean driving licence.
Work Pattern
The role is offered on a full-time basis, Monday – Thursday 9am-5.30pm & Friday 9am-5pm, a total of 37hrs per week. This is a hybrid role, with two days in the office and 3 days based at home.
What We Offer
At Galbraith, we are committed to supporting the ongoing growth of our teams, and by keeping our people at the forefront of our firm ethos. A key part of joining Galbraith is that you buy into our key values and support our multi-disciplinary approach.
As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits & perks package including:
* Enhanced annual leave
* Company pension
* Access to a training budget
* Private medical insurance
* Life insurance
* Enhanced family leave
* Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
* Perkbox
* Employee referral scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Tusker car scheme
* Option to purchase additional annual leave
* Firm wide events
Employees also have access to an annual paid volunteering day and charity match funding opportunities.
To request a full job description, or if you have any queries regarding the role, please email hr@galbraithgroup.com
To apply, please submit a C.V. and covering letter in your application indicating why you would be suitable for this role.