GIS Technician

United Infrastructure; Irlam; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a GIS Technician to support major projects through effective data and product management. The role requires expertise in ArcGIS, with responsibilities including maintaining spatial databases, conducting quality assurance, and collaborating on project planning. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a relevant degree. This is a crucial position for providing innovative solutions in utility and social infrastructure projects based in Irlam, UK.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working with large spatial datasets on construction projects.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong understanding of spatial data analysis related to infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain spatial databases ensuring data integrity.
• Conduct quality checks on GIS data for accuracy.
• Create visualizations to communicate spatial information.

Skills

Spatial data analysis

GIS software proficiency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical training capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Python

SQL

Job description

United Living are recruiting for a GIS Technician to join our growing Major Projects team to provide engineering support for major infrastructure projects. This is a project role, based at our offices in Chester, Data and Product Management:

Responsibilities

• Data and Product Management: Develop and maintain spatial databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Collect, compile, and analyse spatial data from various sources, including satellite imagery, aerial photographs, field surveys and progress reports.
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance checks on GIS data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure data and drawings meet industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.
• Create and update maps, charts, and other visualizations to effectively communicate spatial information to stakeholders.
• Manage the project ArcGIS Online platform, ensuring timely delivery of information across the project.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure digital interfaces function and data benefits are maximised.
• System Functionality: Utilize ArcGIS Pro software to create detailed spatial analysis and assessments.
• Perform spatial analysis to identify patterns, trends and relationships in data.
• Conduct system functionality assessments to ensure optimal performance of the designed systems.
• Identify and resolve issues related to system integration, performance and reliability.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Technical Expertise: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate GIS into project planning, decision‑making and problem‑solving processes.
• Provide technical support and training to staff members on GIS software, tools and techniques.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies and best practices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of GIS policies, procedures and standards.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including project progress reports.
• Present project updates and technical findings to stakeholders and senior management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience working with large spatial datasets in ArcGIS and managing spatial data on linear construction projects (3‑5 years in a similar role).
• Organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and coordinate activities across multiple activities.
• Strong understanding of spatial data analysis and reporting relevant to infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online; some experience with Python and SQL preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to contribute and work well with a team and take ownership of all GIS matters.
• Up to date with the latest developments in professional competence.
• Behavioural qualities: Ability to see things differently—prepared to question standard approaches to manage project risks and programme deadlines; Support and develop—create a local leadership team by delegation, coaching and mentoring; Decisiveness—make day‑to‑day choices that ensure progress of the overall project, knowing when to inform others or ask for support.
• Qualifications: Relevant degree providing a solid foundation such as a Bachelor’s in Geography or a closely related field, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

About the Company

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas:

• Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK's largest network owners and operators.
• Social Infrastructure – Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment and maintenance.