Junior GIS Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Shepton Mallet; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Discover BSR:

British Solar Renewables creates smart energy systems for a net zero carbon future. British Solar Renewables develops (BSR Energy), builds (BSR EPC), and maintains (BSR O&M) utility-scale solar, wind and storage projects in the UK and internationally. Having developed and built in excess of 700MWp BSR are a major contributor to the UK Renewable Energy Sector.

What we offer:

We’re building a community of passionate individuals committed to shaping the future; providing the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in the renewable energy sector. Offering a culture where collaboration and inclusivity thrive alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team making a real difference.

What you will be doing in this role:

Reporting to the GIS Engineer, the role involves assisting with the management and development of the BSR ArcGIS system to meet the company’s current and future requirements. The candidate should demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn, possess excellent attention to detail, and take personal responsibility for the accuracy of their work.

What we need from you:

1. Provide continual improvement of the Site finding ArcGIS facility.
2. Create professional visualisations to supplement public engagement and planning applications for BSRE schemes and wider business needs.
3. Support the wind development process by optimising and creating new processes.
4. Identify and evaluate, for senior management approval, the development of the ArcGIS system to support other areas of the company’s business.
5. Gather and manage both internal and external data for sharing with the broader business.
6. Help manage the ArcGIS Online environment and associated web applications.
7. Contribute to the integration of planning layouts, site hazard plans and landscape ecological management plans into the GIS system.
8. Assist with the digitisation of construction and 'As Built' drawings as part of building GIS capabilities for construction and asset management.
9. Support site finding’s survey and design processes from a GIS perspective.
10. Updating key data/maps into the system as required to support the business needs.
11. Facilitate users’ data requests and GIS handover packages.
12. Importing and extracting key geographical data from various file types.
13. Semi-automation of cartographic and data processing workflows.
14. Explore innovative GIS-related opportunities across the business.
15. Collaborate with external consultants as needed to enhance the ArcGIS system.
16. Take time to educate and improve yourself and the systems and processes to make our design and survey outputs more efficient.
17. Train and mentor company personnel on the ArcGIS systems when required.

What skills will you have?

1. Experience with ArcGIS Pro
2. Aptitude in problem-solving
3. Adept at learning quickly and adapting to new challenges.
4. Ability to engage with colleagues proactively and professionally to agree commitments and ensure that end users’ needs are satisfied.
5. Planning and Time Management skills
6. Teamwork skills
7. Attention to detail.

What you will get from BSR:

1. Monthly social events, such as team lunches, breakfasts, volunteering and a Christmas and Summer party.
2. Our Hybrid Working Policy allows you to work from home up to three days a week.
3. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies.
4. An annual bonus scheme which rewards you for all of your hard work.
5. A referral scheme for when you refer someone to work at BSR.
6. Supporting you beyond work with our Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support.
7. BSR will fund one professional membership per annum.
8. 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days.
9. Long Service Recognition Scheme
10. Private Health insurance after completion of 3-month probation period.
11. Life insurance
12. Pension

Closing Date: Tuesday 1st April 2025 at 12 noon

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the role requirements. At BSR, we are committed to equal opportunities in employment; if you are interested in one of our positions, we encourage you to apply.

Our hiring decisions are not just about technical skills; but also about finding individuals whose values, work ethic, and personality would make a great addition to our team.

If you need reasonable adjustments for the interview process, contact us at [e-mail]

We encourage candidates to apply promptly. This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.