GIS Specialist

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave, 30 with length

Pension scheme

Annual medical assessments

Wellbeing benefits & Cycle to Work

Performance-related pay

Job summary

Thames Water is recruiting a GIS Specialist to join our System Insights team in Reading. You will analyse spatial and operational data to inform investment planning and asset management for our wastewater infrastructure, with a focus on data-driven decision making.

In a hybrid role, based at Clearwater Court in Reading or Reading Sewage Treatment Works, you will collaborate with hydraulic modellers, data analysts and engineers to shape AMP8 projects and dashboards using ArcGIS, Power BI and

Qualifications

• Experience in GIS, spatial analytics or geospatial data analysis.
• Experience using Esri ArcGIS or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of spatial analysis, data visualization and geospatial modelling.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to turn complex datasets into insights.
• Experience with large datasets and data-driven decision making.
• Experience in water/wastewater sector beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyse spatial and operational datasets to identify patterns, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver GIS-based analysis and modelling to support investment planning and asset management decisions.
• Develop visualisations, dashboards and self-service tools that make complex information accessible and actionable.
• Support quality assurance activities to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Collaborate with analysts, modellers and operational stakeholders to solve real-world challenges.
• Exploring innovative technologies, automation and data science techniques to improve data usage across the business.
• Contribute to strategic programmes addressing climate change, population growth and environmental resilience.

Skills

GIS

Spatial analytics

Data visualisation

Python

SQL

R

Power BI

Communication

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Join Thames Water's multidisciplinary System Insights team and help shape the water industry's biggest-ever investment programme. Using GIS, spatial analytics and data-driven insight, you'll influence how we invest billions of pounds in critical infrastructure, helping create more resilient wastewater systems while delivering lasting benefits for customers, communities and the environment.

Working alongside hydraulic modellers, data analysts, engineers and environmental specialists, you'll help build the evidence that underpins major strategic programmes, including our Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans and Price Reviews. This is a unique opportunity to see your work directly inform future investment decisions and help tackle some of the sector's biggest challenges, including climate change, population growth and environmental sustainability.

What you'll be doing as a GIS Specialist?

• Analysing spatial and operational datasets to identify patterns, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Delivering GIS-based analysis and modelling to support investment planning and asset management decisions.
• Using spatial analytics to help define and prioritise AMP8 projects and programmes, with support from colleagues where needed.
• Developing visualisations, dashboards and self-service tools that make complex information accessible and actionable.
• Supporting quality assurance activities to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Collaborating with analysts, modellers and operational stakeholders to solve real-world challenges.
• Exploring innovative technologies, automation and data science techniques to improve how we use data across the business.
• Contributing to strategic programmes that address challenges such as climate change, population growth and environmental resilience.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience working in a GIS, spatial analytics, geospatial science, data analytics or similar role.
• Experience using Esri ArcGIS and related GIS tools, or a willingness to build on existing GIS knowledge.
• Knowledge of spatial analysis, data visualisation and geospatial modelling techniques.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex datasets into clear, useful insights.
• Experience working with large datasets and applying data-driven approaches to support decision-making.
• Experience within the water or wastewater sector would be beneficial, but we also welcome candidates from utilities, infrastructure, environmental services, local authorities, councils, engineering consultancies and other asset-intensive industries.
• Experience automating GIS workflows using ArcGIS Model Builder, FME, Databricks or similar tools would be helpful, but is not essential.
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, R or other programming languages used for analytics and modelling would be an advantage.
• Experience developing dashboards and visualisations using Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS Online Dashboards or Experience Builder.
• Exposure to GeoAI, machine learning or other analytical techniques within a spatial data environment would be useful, and there will be opportunities to continue learning

This is a hybrid role based at either Clearwater Court in Reading or Reading Sewage Treatment Works, with an expectation of being in the office 2-3 days per week. You'll benefit from a collaborative team environment while maintaining flexibility to balance office and home working.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £47,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Annual personal medical assessments available to all employees.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.