GIS Technician

Gateley; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property consultancy in the UK is seeking a GIS Technician to produce high-quality plans in GIS and support the team in land acquisition documentation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Geography and experience with ArcGIS software. This role offers a hybrid working culture, a competitive remuneration package, and development opportunities including flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Annual bonus potential

Flexible working patterns

Health care

Pension

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in Geography or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Comprehensive experience using ArcGIS software.
• Knowledge of UK GIS datasets and open-source data.
• Strong communication skills and highly motivated.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality GIS and CAD plans as required.
• Support the GIS Team on site identification and documentation.
• Assist in developing an integrated online GIS database system.
• Develop and analyse spatial databases maintaining QA procedures.
• Manage workloads to meet deadlines with high attention to detail.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree in Geography or related field

Tools

ArcGIS software

Python

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The Gateley Hamer team is recruiting a GIS Technician to be based in our Guildford office. Gateley is embracing a hybrid working culture, with a mix of home and office working available. The role focuses on producing high quality plans in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or Computer Aided Design (CAD) as required, and supporting the GIS Team to deliver documents for Site Identification, Compulsory Purchase and Land Acquisition.

There are opportunities to assist in developing an integrated online GIS and land referencing database system, review existing workflows, and develop new workflows, particularly in ArcGIS Pro.

The Gateley Hamer team is a property consultancy that helps clients extract value from development assets with expertise in CPOs, easements and wayleaves, infrastructure projects, land referencing and public inquiries. We operate across the public and private sectors, working with developers, planning professionals, local authorities and scheme promoters.

GIS supports understanding a site’s needs and informs essential planning decisions. Our growing GIS team uses industry‑leading ArcGIS software within a bespoke property research system to tailor data interpretation, visualization and dissemination to client needs. We combine analytics with cartographic principles to provide high‑quality evidencing of land ownership boundaries for referencing activities and to support various projects.

The role requires a proactive and collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team and client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality GIS and CAD plans as required.
• Support the GIS Team to meet company objectives for site identification, compulsory purchase and land acquisition documentation.
• Assist in developing an integrated online GIS and land referencing database system and advise on workflow improvements, particularly in ArcGIS Pro.
• Develop and analyse spatial databases; maintain QA procedures on all datasets and mapping outputs.
• Understand UK GIS datasets and open-source data; familiarity with His Majesty’s Land Registry (HMLR) title plans is preferred.
• Help develop efficient working practices and share knowledge within the team; provide basic in-house GIS training to non-technical staff.
• Work on projects for resident associations, land agents, local authorities, government departments and solicitors; communicate effectively with clients and third parties.
• Manage workloads to meet deadlines; multitask and work autonomously with high attention to detail; maintain accurate documentation and proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Desirable: experience in Python and SQL coding.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in Geography (or related field) or equivalent industry experience; comprehensive experience using ArcGIS software.
• Knowledge of UK GIS datasets and open-source data.
• Understanding of HMLR title plans.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills; highly motivated and conscientious.
• Ability to prioritise workload, follow instructions to tight deadlines, and work autonomously.
• Confidence in Excel and overall PC proficiency.

Benefits and About Us

Gateley is a forward-thinking legal and professional services group with a focus on solutions for clients. We offer development opportunities, a competitive remuneration package with potential annual bonus, and a range of benefits via our Learn platform and My Flex package (annual leave, pension, health care, cycle to work, and more). We also provide a range of wellbeing and diversity initiatives and recognition through Gateley Team Spirit awards. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and have been recognised as a gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and as Stonewall Diversity Champions.

We provide flexible working patterns to help achieve work/life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexibility in their next role.

Additional Information

If an offer is extended, pre-employment screening checks may be completed, including eligibility to work, qualifications, criminal records, financial stability and references. Checks will be relevant to the role and may vary.

Note: This description reflects the role as currently defined and is subject to change.

Location Highlights

• Geographic Information Systems Technician – London, Warrington, Warrington, London, Birmingham, Caerphilly, and other locations in the United Kingdom (examples shown for context).