Digital Engineering Specialist

East West Railway Company; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative infrastructure program is seeking a GIS Manager to oversee the lifecycle management of GIS, Survey, and CAD data. This exciting role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to integrate advanced digital solutions and ensure data accuracy and security. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to building an inclusive railway, where your contributions will directly impact the connectivity and prosperity of communities. With a commitment to diversity and a flexible working environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in a vital sector.

Benefits

Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution

36 days holiday a year

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks platform with discounts

Flexible working opportunities

Advanced learning and development programmes

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in managing GIS capability and specialists.
• Knowledge of BIM CDEs and data management protocols.
• Ability to manage CAD and geospatial data formats.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GIS data lifecycle management within the Digital Delivery Team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate digital solutions.
• Ensure GIS solutions align with project goals and standards.

Skills

GIS Management

BIM Data Management

Data Management Activities

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

3D Visualization

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in GIS or Related Field

Membership of Relevant Professional Body

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

FME

Python

Postgres

Job description

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025

Department: Delivery

Location: Milton Keynes

Description

A little bit about us:
East West Rail is an infrastructure programme linking communities between Oxford and Cambridge. The area is currently let down by a lack of transport choices, and we have a once in a generation opportunity to fix that – improving prosperity for people and places along the way.

East West Railway Company (that’s us) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail from construction through to wheels in motion, making sure the railway comes together in the right way.

At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple – to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications of all backgrounds and experiences.

Role Summary:
This role will be responsible for overseeing the life-cycle management of GIS, Survey and CAD data within EWR Digital Delivery Team and to be the Custodian of EWR GIS and Survey data. This role is key to the development of EWR’s Digital Spine which will drive the integration of advanced digital solutions, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to align with EWR’s project objectives and priorities

Function:
The Delivery function is accountable for delivering an asset which aligns to the Sponsor requirements, establishing a safe, reliable and integrated railway. Delivery will demonstrate delivery excellence through technical innovation and design excellence, underpinned by mature Programme controls to maximise the benefit of project delivery in relation to public pound spent. The Delivery function will act as an intelligent and informed integrated team, that uses a network of third-party strategic suppliers to leverage the capabilities required to deliver the asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure GIS solutions and activities align with overall project goals and EWR priorities.
• Supporting the SDEM in creation, management, and maintenance of EWR’s data catalogue and application of EWR’s GIS, data & metadata standards to all data held within the CDE (Common Data Environment).
• Provide cartographic and geospatial support to project teams
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Engineering and Delivery Functions, Environmental, and Land & Property teams, to integrate digital solutions into their workflows.
• Be familiar with and use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and other advanced technologies.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of GIS data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with external partners and information teams to ensure seamless integration of GIS solutions and data sharing.
• Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
• Take responsibility of your own and others’ health and safety by adopting and working to the EWR Co Health and Safety principles.
• Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers’ money at the forefront of decisions.
• Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
• Act as a role model for EWR Co’s vision and behaviours, working in ways that are aligned with EWR Co’s Ways of Working, as well as encouraging and supporting others to do so too.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experienced of managing a GIS capability and managing GIS specialists and data Technicians
• Experienced of working in BIM CDEs and BIM data management protocols
• Experienced in specifying and procuring measured survey contracts
• Broad experience of specifying, planning, and performing data management activities on a major programme working as part of a regulated organisation with multiple complex interfaces.
• Experience of applying the engineering lifecycle including requirements, specification, design, build and maintenance and verification and validation in relation to your specialism.
• Extensive experience of data set specification and design, including interface definition and management and control of same on a multi-disciplinary programme.
• Experienced of managing a GIS capability and managing GIS specialists and data Technicians
• Experienced of working in BIM CDEs and BIM data management protocols
• Experienced in specifying and procuring measured survey contracts
• Broad experience of specifying, planning, and performing data management activities on a major programme working as part of a regulated organisation with multiple complex interfaces.
• Experience of applying the engineering lifecycle including requirements, specification, design, build and maintenance and verification and validation in relation to your specialism.
• Extensive experience of data set specification and design, including interface definition and management and control of same on a multi-disciplinary programme.
• Excellent experience of engaging with peers and stakeholders on your specialism.
• Extensive experience of change management, rapidly adapting to emerging requirements, changing circumstances and high levels of uncertainty and ambiguity in a fast-changing environment.
• Working within relevant UK rail industry legislation and standards.
• Highly experienced in specifying measured survey specifications and procuring surveys
• Experienced in the configuration and maintenance of ESRI GIS Portals (e.g., ArcGIS Pro and On-line)
• Experienced in the use of standards GIS protocols including WMS, WFS, WMTS, WPS, WCS, CSW
• Integration of CAD and GIS data to produce 3D visualisation, VR and AR solutions
• Highly experienced in the use of ETL tools and technologies
• Ability to manage CAD data formats including: dwg, dgn, rvt, iFC.
• Ability to manage geospatial data formats including ECW, GeoTIFF, DTM/DSM: XYX, ACSII
• Good working knowledge of metadata standards
• Highly experienced in the use of industry standard interchange methods e.g., RESTful Web Service protocols
• Good knowledge of working with FME and Python
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure
• Good knowledge of setting up spatial database engines (SDEs) utilising Postgres · Performance of asset information activities necessary to support high integrity systems operating in a safety critical environment.
• Analysis of complex data, drawing effective conclusions and rapidly producing solutions and decisions.
• Excellent communication with the ability to promote and execute digital delivery strategies and plans.
  
  

Education and qualifications:

• Needs to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant discipline, e.g., geographic information science, geography, surveying, or urban planning or GIS qualification or relevant experience.
• Ideal candidate will have membership of a relevant professional body, e.g., Chartered Geographer Royal Geographic Society
  
  

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
• 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perks platform with hundreds of discounts and freebies
• On-the-spot and annual awards
• Advanced learning and development programmes
• Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Exceptional IT tools

EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives. EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual’s work life balance and style

Diversity and Inclusion:
To discover the best solutions, it’s important we embrace diversity of thought. That’s why we aim to ensure our colleagues feel included, engaged and valued. Inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being. Our approach to diversity is simple – a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to be themselves. It helps fuel our innovation and connects us with the customers and communities we serve.

If you want to connect lives and unlock the future, then we’d love to hear from you.