GIS Digital Engineer for Power Infrastructure & Automation

Laing O'Rourke; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Digital Engineer (GIS) in Birmingham to shape geospatial solutions for the Great Grid Partnership. You will develop geospatial strategies, dashboards and automated workflows, collaborating with engineering, design and construction teams to improve data access and support informed decision-making across the project lifecycle.

Join a team embedding geospatial best practice, integrating diverse datasets and delivering high-quality maps and 3D visuals.

Qualifications

• Practical experience using Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, including configuring applications such as Experience Builder, Dashboards, 3D Scenes, Survey123 and Field Maps.
• Proficiency in developing and automating workflows using FME Form.
• Understanding of spatial data management, data quality, geospatial standards and best practice.
• Experience delivering user-focused geospatial solutions and integrating data from multiple sources.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to understand user requirements and explain technical information clearly.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving, innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of geospatial strategies, standards and governance across the programme.
• Design, configure and maintain interactive GIS applications, dashboards, web maps and 3D visualisations using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Manage, validate and integrate geospatial datasets from CAD, survey, BIM and asset information sources.
• Develop and automate data processing workflows using FME Form to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Enable effective field data capture and mobile workflows using tools such as Survey123 and Field Maps.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, construction, client and supply chain teams to deliver tailored geospatial solutions.
• Produce high-quality maps, visualisations and spatial outputs to support planning, coordination, reporting and project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, automation and continuous improvement across geospatial workflows.
• Share knowledge and contribute to the development of geospatial capability across the wider Digital Engineering team.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

FME Form

Python

JavaScript

SQL

Education

Geospatial degree or certification

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

FME Form

FME Flow

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Digital Engineer (GIS) in Birmingham to shape geospatial solutions for the Great Grid Partnership. You will develop geospatial strategies, dashboards and automated workflows, collaborating with engineering, design and construction teams to improve data access and support informed decision-making across the project lifecycle.

Join a team embedding geospatial best practice, integrating diverse datasets and delivering high-quality maps and 3D visuals.