Gis Analyst

Sse Enterprise; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discount

Gym membership discounts

Online GP service

24/7 counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE GIS Analyst role based in Scotland (Aberdeen/Inverness/Perth). The role focuses on creating and maintaining large GIS datasets, delivering cartographic support, and developing GIS solutions to support major capital projects as part of the Pathway to 2030 programme.

You will also train colleagues, integrate GIS with other technologies, and share data with stakeholders to support decision making and infrastructure planning across the business.

Qualifications

• GIS-related degree or equivalent experience with knowledge of GIS programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, SQL, Arcade).
• Expertise in ESRI's ArcGIS suite, including 3D and Spatial Analyst extensions, ESRI Enterprise portal and ArcGIS Online Web GIS.
• Familiarisation with a diverse range of data types including terrestrial and marine data.
• Substantial and deep knowledge of the use and potential of GIS based systems, coupled with a deep understanding of the core principles of GIS and data management.
• Understanding of Major Projects Governance Framework, ethos, gates, and requirements within energy networks or similar.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain robust and large GIS datasets, ensuring this is relevant, up to date, cleansed, and meets SSEN integrity and quality standards, including appropriate metadata.
• Provide first-class GIS and cartographic support, including preparation of maps and plans, the creation and revision of databases within Enterprise portal, the building of online Apps, programming and scripting tools and processes, 3D visualisation and mobile mapping techniques.
• Support the delivery of individual tasks and wider business processes through identification and design of innovative and technically complex GIS solutions, applications, and workflows.
• Deliver training and technical support to colleagues across the business who use GIS, supporting in its growth and development.
• Facilitate the integration of GIS with other technologies, and support in the sharing of information and data to develop and protect internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Skills

GIS programming

Python

SQL

Arcade

Education

GIS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Enterprise portal

Job description

GIS Analyst

• Job Number: 559803
• Closing at: Nov 3 2026 - 23:55 GMT

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Aberdeen, Inverness, or Perth.

Salary: £40,525 - £48,427 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

As GIS Analyst in SSEN Transmission, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting large capital projects that form part of our “Pathway to 2030” programme, a major step in delivering our Net Zero ambitions. You’ll be working at the forefront of data innovation, helping us visualise, analyse and manage complex spatial information that underpins decision making and infrastructure planning across the business.

You will

• Create and maintain robust and large GIS datasets, ensuring this is relevant, up to date, cleansed, and meets SSEN integrity and quality standards, including appropriate metadata.
• Provide first-class GIS and cartographic support, including preparation of maps and plans, the creation and revision of databases within Enterprise portal, the building of online Apps, programming and scripting tools and processes, 3D visualisation and mobile mapping techniques.
• Support the delivery of individual tasks and wider business processes through identification and design of innovative and technically complex GIS solutions, applications, and workflows.
• Deliver training and technical support to colleagues across the business who use GIS, supporting in its growth and development.
• Facilitate the integration of GIS with other technologies, and support in the sharing of information and data to develop and protect internal and external stakeholder relationships.

You have

• GIS-related degree or equivalent experience with knowledge of GIS programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, SQL, Arcade).
• Expertise in ESRI's ArcGIS suite, including 3D and Spatial Analyst extensions, ESRI Enterprise portal and ArcGIS Online Web GIS.
• Familiarisation with a diverse range of data types including terrestrial and marine data.
• Substantial and deep knowledge of the use and potential of GIS based systems, coupled with a deep understanding of the core principles of GIS and data management.
• Understanding of Major Projects Governance Framework, ethos, gates, and requirements within energy networks or similar.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at / 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.