GIS Analyst

MWH Treatment Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a GIS Analyst to drive digital transformation through innovative geospatial technologies. This role involves performing spatial analysis, supporting GIS processes, and enhancing applications using the ArcGIS suite, all in a collaborative environment focused on improvement and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in GIS analytics or application development.
• Technical expertise in ESRI ArcGIS products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GIS insights and support decision-making.
• Research and apply new GIS techniques.
• Manage rollout plans and onboard new users.

Skills

Spatial analysis

GIS-driven insights

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in geography, science, or related field

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Python

SQL

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Geospatial team with a GIS Analyst based at our Peterborough office with hybrid working available.

Join the @one Digital Team and play a key role in driving digital transformation through innovative geospatial technologies. You’ll work collaboratively across the Alliance and digital community to embed GIS solutions, deliver insights through analytics, and support the adoption of new digital tools. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to industry-leading change, shape digital strategy, and develop your skills in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. Be part of a team that’s redefining efficiency and collaboration in infrastructure delivery.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver GIS Insights: Perform spatial analysis using existing tools and data, report findings, and support decision-making with GIS-driven insights.

• Drive Innovation: Research and apply new GIS techniques, tools, and data sources to solve challenges and improve data integration and system efficiency.

• Support and Train Users: Provide end-user support, deliver training, and develop guidance materials to increase adoption of GIS applications.

• Lead GIS Implementation: Manage rollout plans, onboard new users, and coordinate with superusers to ensure smooth integration of GIS processes.

• Develop GIS Applications: Build and enhance GIS tools using the ArcGIS suite, streamline workflows, and manage development with external partners.

• Promote GIS Across the Alliance: Advocate for GIS by delivering presentations, producing comms content, and increasing user engagement.

• Engage with Suppliers: Collaborate with external stakeholders, attend industry events, and challenge suppliers to maximise product value.

• Support Digital Strategy: Contribute to the digital team’s goals, champion innovation, and help shape and implement the Alliance’s digital transformation strategy.

Relevant Background: Degree in geography, science, or related field (other degrees also considered), with experience in GIS—particularly in analytics or application development. Technical Expertise: Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS products (especially ArcGIS Online and Pro), working with raster and vector data, and familiar with coding languages like Python, SQL, and Arcade. Digital & System Knowledge: Exposure to managing and supporting business systems, and using software to drive process improvements and business efficiency. Industry Experience: Experience or exposure to the water industry and capital delivery processes is advantageous. People & Communication Skills: Strong stakeholder engagement, customer-facing experience, good written and verbal communication, and a willingness to support end users. Team & Delivery Focus: Interest in project life cycles, teamwork across disciplines, and a solid understanding of process improvement and system training/support.