Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst

HS2 Ltd.; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB, a joint venture between Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall, is seeking a skilled GIS Analyst to join the Milton Keynes team. You will manage geospatial datasets, develop automated workflows, and administer ArcGIS Enterprise platforms to support HS2 infrastructure.

The role emphasizes data QA/QC, spatial analysis, and creating web and mobile GIS solutions, with emphasis on Enterprise Geodatabases and large datasets.

Qualifications

• Experience publishing, configuring, and optimising enterprise map services.
• Advanced experience developing and supporting ArcGIS Field Maps solutions and user-facing web applications.
• Advanced ESRI web application configuration experience, including backend JSON files.
• Experience working with imagery datasets and creating and maintaining basemaps.
• Strong data management, QA/QC, and geospatial governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated GIS workflows using Python and ArcPy.
• Administer and support ArcGIS Enterprise platforms and databases.
• Deliver advanced spatial analyses, cartographic outputs, and data visualisations.

Skills

Map services

ArcGIS Field Maps

Experience Builder

Data governance

QA/QC

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Server

Experience Builder

Job description

About The Role

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe's latest high speed rail projects.

We're looking for a GIS Analyst to join our team based in Milton Keynes. In this role you will lead the management, governance, and quality assurance of complex geospatial datasets across enterprise systems.

You will design, develop, and maintain automated GIS workflows using Python, ArcPy, and Attribute Rules (Arcade) and administer and support ArcGIS Enterprise platforms, including Portal, Server, map services, and Enterprise Geodatabases.

You will also configure, maintain, and optimise large and complex database schemas, including HS2 ecological datasets and relationship classes.

Part of this role is to deliver advanced spatial analysis, cartographic outputs, and data visualisations to support decision-making. You will design and support web, mobile, and field GIS solutions, including Experience Builder apps and ArcGIS Field Maps. You will manage imagery datasets, basemap creation, and data cleaning, ensuring rigorous QA/QC standards are met. You will also act as a technical subject matter expert, supporting users, and contributing to digital and geospatial strategy.

In addition, you will provide advanced enterprise geodatabase administration and management within an AWS AppStream-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise environment, including schema design, optimisation, performance tuning, and governance of large, complex datasets. You will configure, maintain, and support Enterprise Geodatabases, including very large and complex schemas (particularly HS2 ecological datasets). You will design, manage, and maintain complex database structures, including relationship classes, domains, subtypes, versioned datasets, and schema governance.

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe's latest high speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

In return, we're offering a competitive salary & benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre-employment checks:

It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)

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About You

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience publishing, configuring, and optimising map services and feature services for enterprise use.
• Advanced experience developing and supporting ArcGIS Field Maps solutions and user-facing web applications, including ArcGIS Experience Builder.
• Advanced ESRI web application configuration experience, including direct configuration and maintenance of backend JSON files.
• Experience working with imagery datasets and creating and maintaining project-specific basemaps.
• Strong data management, data cleaning, QA/QC, and geospatial governance experience, including validation of geometry, attributes, topology, and relational integrity.
• Working knowledge of UK geospatial datasets and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience applying metadata standards and best practices for data quality and information management.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Advanced proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or environmental programmes.
• You must hold a driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.