Graduate GIS Analyst

Blackhall & Powis; Inverness; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Job summary

Blackhall & Powis Ltd. in Glasgow is seeking a Graduate GIS Analyst to support the GIS team on renewables and infrastructure projects. You will perform geospatial analysis, land referencing, and contribute to site finding with ESRI GIS tools.

The ideal candidate has a GIS/ Geography degree, knowledge of UK spatial data, and hands-on experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. You will work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Degree in GIS, Geography or related discipline.
• Knowledge of UK spatial data and renewable energy/infrastructure constraints in the UK.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online; mobile data collection methods (ArcGIS Field Maps).

Responsibilities

• GIS mapping and analysis using ESRI tools.
• Map geo-referencing and digitisation.
• Management of project spatial data.

Education

GIS/Geography degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Field Maps

Python

SQL

Arcade

CAD software

Job description

Blackhall & Powis Ltd. is a surveying practice based in Glasgow. We provide property and project management services for energy and infrastructure projects. The company has a resource equivalent to 125 full-time employees.

We are a purpose driven business with the following aims:

• Support the decarbonisation of the power supply
• Support the decarbonisation of the transport system
• Support the decarbonisation of the agricultural system
• Restore the natural environment

We put our people and the planet first and our profits follow thereafter.

We are looking to recruit a Graduate GIS Analyst, to assist our GIS team in supporting our expanding client base. You will get the opportunity to work on a wide range of renewables and infrastructure projects, providing geospatial solutions, undertaking land referencing, and helping with site finding. The ideal candidate would have experience of working both independently and as part of a team.

Main Responsibilities:

• GIS mapping and analysis (using ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online)
• Map geo-referencing and digitisation
• Management of project spatial data Skills and Experience

The following are essential for successful applicant:

• Degree qualified in GIS, Geography, or a similarly related discipline
• Knowledge of and experience using UK spatial data and familiarity with constraints in relation to renewable energy and infrastructure deployment in the UK.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and mobile data collection methods e.g., ArcGIS Field Maps Skills and Experience

Other desirable skills and experience include:

• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL, Arcade) for GIS applications would be beneficial
• Familiarity of UK land registers
• An innovative streak and keenness to develop new skills, build innovative web-GIS applications and research new methods in spatial analysis.
• Knowledge of CAD software and processes.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Hours

Full time (37 hours)

Contract Type

Permanent (3 months probationary period)