GIS Asset Information Specialist

South West Water; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Share-save scheme

Health benefits & wellbeing

Job summary

South West Water is seeking a detail-oriented Asset Information Technician to join the Asset Data Services team. The role focuses on maintaining asset data within GIS, digitising plans, and ensuring data accuracy to support operational decisions.

You will work with GIS systems, update asset datasets, and contribute to asset data development while collaborating with internal and external partners. DBS check required after onboarding.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to change.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, storing, validating and quality-checking asset information within GIS systems.
• Receiving, recording and digitising as-built drawings, plans, amendments and sketches.
• Updating and maintaining point, line and polygon asset datasets and associated attributes.
• Performing data cleansing, validation and error resolution activities.
• Supporting projects and business initiatives that improve asset data services.
• Receiving, verifying and loading mapping, addressing and CCTV data from suppliers.
• Responding to technical enquiries and providing accurate asset information to stakeholders.
• Supporting incident management activities when required.
• Participating in a GIS standby rota that provides 24/7 support for event and incident management.
• Producing reports and maintaining operational procedures and documentation.
• Assisting wider Asset Data Development and Visualisation activities.
• Conducting occasional site visits and surveys to collect and improve asset information.

Job description

South West Water is seeking a detail-oriented Asset Information Technician to join the Asset Data Services team. The role focuses on maintaining asset data within GIS, digitising plans, and ensuring data accuracy to support operational decisions.

You will work with GIS systems, update asset datasets, and contribute to asset data development while collaborating with internal and external partners. DBS check required after onboarding.