GIS Technician

Kier Group plc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a GIS Technician to provide GIS services related to data analysis and processing. The role involves ensuring data accuracy, training on GIS software, and preparing detailed maps and reports. Ideal candidates will have strong GIS skills, experience with SQL databases, and be knowledgeable in ESRI ArcGIS products. This position is part of a team that supports diverse projects across the built environment, contributing to exciting developments in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience with GIS data management and analysis.
• Proficient in data visualization techniques.
• Strong IT competency and software skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy in GIS data management.
• Assist in advancing GIS solutions for the business.
• Train staff on GIS software and applications.
• Prepare maps and reports for stakeholders.
• Capture location assets using GPS tools.

Skills

GIS data creation

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

SQL databases

ESRI ArcGIS

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS products

GPS technologies

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As a GIS Technician, you'll be working within the Civil and Structural Engineering team, supporting them in providing GIS services such as data analysis and processing from all areas of business and displaying outcomes in meaningful and understandable ways, such as on maps, graphs, charts and spreadsheets. Your day to day will include:

• Ensuring high accuracy of all GIS data creation, management and analysis, providing a dedicated GIS resource to a nominated area of the business
• Assisting in the advancement of GIS and supported solutions that are delivering to the wider Kier business
• Giving training on the use of GIS related software, applications and documents as required
• Preparing maps, reports, and other relevant information to stakeholders
• Capturing location assets using various technologies and GPS tools. You have a high level of IT competency, experience with all Microsoft Office package and the use of complex SQL databases, facilitating and overseeing data automation and data analytics
• Are using a range of the ESRI ArcGIS products across desktop, server / web and mobile devices, knowledge of asset management principles, an understanding of GIS and mobile applications,GIS application development, spatial analysis and report generation
• Relevant knowledge in trends and developments in the geographic information systems field for application to responsibilities under charge
• We're looking for a GIS Technician to join our Design team based in Birmingham. The team offer professional support and solutions development services to a diverse range of teams and businesses within Kier. Kier Design are a top-25 engineering consultancy, delivering a wide range of services across all sectors of the built environment, providing construction-focused, innovative and sustainable solutions. We have preferential access to Kier's £11bn+ project pipeline, including mega projects like High Speed 2 and Hinkley Point C, frameworks with national and local government and other public bodies, and a range of other interesting projects in every sector of the built environment., Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.