GIS Data Analyst

Charlton Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a GIS Data Analyst to support a significant infrastructure programme in London or Birmingham. You will manage GIS data quality, automate validations using FME or Python, and ensure compliance with project standards. Ideal candidates have strong experience with the Esri suite and data management, along with effective communication skills. This role is part of a hybrid work model that offers long-term career progression within a major project.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in GIS data management and assurance.
• High proficiency in the Esri suite, including ArcGIS Pro and Online.
• Experience using FME or Python for data automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage GIS data and ensure compliance with HS2 standards.
• Audit incoming data and identify quality issues.
• Develop automated workflows using FME or Python.

Skills

GIS data management and assurance

Esri suite proficiency

Data quality analysis

Automation using FME or Python

Strong communication skills

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

FME

Python

Job description

Position GIS Data Analyst

Location: London (Euston) or Birmingham - Hybrid (3 days office-based)

Salary: London: £43,000 - £48,702 + 12% pension + benefits; Birmingham: £40,000 - £43,355 + 12% pension + benefits

Next Step: GIS Manager (£55,000 - £60,000 + package)

Programme: High Speed Two (HS2)

Role Overview

High Speed Two (HS2) is delivering the largest and most complex infrastructure programme in Europe, underpinned by some of the most advanced digital engineering and data standards in the UK. We are seeking a GIS Data Analyst to join HS2's GIS Digital Engineering team, supporting the management, assurance, and quality of geospatial data across the full asset lifecycle—design, construction, and operations & maintenance across the whole HS2 programme of works.

This is a client‑side role, focused on governance, assurance, and continuous improvement of GIS data received from a wide range of delivery partners (main contractors & consultancies). The programme has over 10 years remaining, offering outstanding long‑term development and progression opportunities.

Candidates are welcomed from infrastructure, utilities, civils, construction, environmental, remote sensing, built environment or digital engineering backgrounds. Rail/transport experience is beneficial but not essential.

The Role

Reporting to the GIS Data Manager, you will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in GIS data management, working closely with delivery teams, suppliers, and technology partners. You will be part of a team of 4 GIS Data Analysts, responsible for receiving, auditing, challenging, and managing over one million GIS data records submitted by multiple major contracts. The role places strong emphasis on data quality, automation, assurance, and standards compliance, using the Esri suite alongside FME and/or Python to automate data quality and identify anomalies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage GIS data and data exchanges across the project lifecycle
• Ensure GIS data quality, assurance, and compliance with agreed HS2 standards
• Audit incoming supplier data, identifying omissions, errors, and non‑compliance
• Analyse data quality issues, identify root causes, and report findings to internal teams and suppliers
• Develop and use automated data validation workflows using FME and/or Python
• Manage GIS content using ArcGIS Enterprise, Web Portal for ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Online - including ArcGIS extensions - Spatial Analyst & Networks Analyst.
• Support delivery teams and suppliers through guidance, engagement, and training
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of GIS data processes, systems, and standards
• Engage with external design consultants, contractors, and technology vendors

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a technically strong GIS professional with a passion for data quality and digital engineering, who is comfortable working in a complex, multi‑supplier environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in GIS data management and assurance
• High proficiency in the Esri suite, including:
• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Enterprise
• Portal for ArcGIS / ArcGIS Online
• Spatial Analyst and Network Analyst - ArcGIS extensions
• Experience creating web maps, dashboards, and web applications in ArcGIS
• Experience using FME or other ETL tools and/or Python to automate data checks and quality validation
• Strong understanding of data quality, interoperability, and open data formats
• Ability to manage large datasets and challenge data quality with confidence
• Strong communication skills to supporting, training, or upskilling supply chain partners

Personal Attributes

• Confident communicator able to engage effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset
• Proactive and comfortable challenging data quality issues
• Collaborative and motivated by continuous improvement

Why Join HS2?

• Work on the largest infrastructure programme in Europe
• Operate at the forefront of GIS, BIM, and asset information management
• Long‑term programme stability with clear career progression to GIS Manager
• Working across the whole programme - civils, station & rail system no one day is the same!
• Flexible hybrid working and strong benefits package
• Make a lasting impact on a nationally significant asset