GIS Manager

Statkraft; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Statkraft in the UK is recruiting a GIS Manager to lead the UK GIS team, govern GIS practices, and contribute hands-on delivery. The role is hybrid, combining leadership with technical delivery across projects in assets and operations, with occasional UK and international travel.

You will ensure governance, data standards, and effective supplier relationships, while promoting GIS solutions across the business and mentoring colleagues across disciplines.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field, or GIS Diploma with experience creating maps and visual data
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online, geodatabases, and FME and/or Python
• Ability to adapt to other new software and systems
• Experience in a leadership role, or a clear aptitude for leadership
• Experience creating Registers of Scotland or HM Land Registry compliant plans (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the UK GIS team
• Manage reporting, procurement, and supplier relationships
• Implement GIS governance, standards, and best practices in line with central IT direction
• Ensure compliance with GIS policies, data management procedures, and approved tools across UK projects
• Support and promoting the effective use of GIS solutions across the business
• Provide GIS expertise to development, project delivery, asset management, and operations teams
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and the global GIS community
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of GIS capabilities and ways of working
• Undertaking site visits, attending industry events, and maintaining professional development
• Supporting wider business initiatives and strategic projects as required
• Undertaking occasional UK and international travel

Skills

GIS leadership

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Team development

Education

University degree

GIS Diploma

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

Geodatabases

FME

Python

MS Office

Job description

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, and gas-fired power. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has around 6,200 employees in 20 countries. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match

Whether you use your skills to optimise our projects, increase output from our assets, or design tomorrow’s renewable energy solutions – you’ll be at the forefront of leading the shift to renewable energy. Work with some of the most advanced technologies. Face the most challenging projects in the industry. Connect and collaborate with colleagues across our markets, working within diverse and inclusive teams.

The role may be based in our London or Glasgow office.

Job Description

The GIS Manager role is hybrid, combining leadership and governance responsibilities with hands-on GIS delivery and technical contributions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the UK GIS team
• Managing reporting, procurement, and supplier relationships
• Implementing and maintaining GIS governance, standards, and best practices in line with central IT direction
• Ensuring compliance with GIS policies, data management procedures, and approved tools across UK projects
• Supporting and promoting the effective use of GIS solutions across the business
• Providing GIS expertise to development, project delivery, asset management, and operations teams
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and the global GIS community
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of GIS capabilities and ways of working
• Undertaking site visits, attending industry events, and maintaining professional development
• Supporting wider business initiatives and strategic projects as required
• Undertaking occasional UK and international travel

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field, or GIS Diploma with experience in a similar field, creating maps and visual data for projects
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office suite
• Knowledge of GIS software and platforms, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online, geodatabases, and FME and/or Python
• Ability to adapt to other new software and systems
• Ability to manage a large workload in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to build relationships quickly and work across different project teams
• Experience in a leadership role, or a clear aptitude for leadership
• Experience creating Registers of Scotland or HM Land Registry compliant plans (desirable)

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.