Remote GIS Technician - ArcGIS & QGIS Specialist (3-mo)

GIS Recruiter Ltd; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GIS Recruiter Ltd is seeking a GIS Technician to support a UK Council on a 3 month contract. This remote role will focus on capturing, maintaining spatial data, helping ensure the council's GIS information is accurate, consistent and fit for purpose.

This project would suit someone with at least two years' commercial GIS experience and practical skills in ESRI ArcGIS and QGIS. Availability to start in November 2026 and commit to a 3 month contract is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' commercial GIS experience.
• Practical experience with ESRI ArcGIS and QGIS.
• Experience in spatial data capture, digitisation and attribute editing.
• Strong understanding of GIS data quality and QA processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical data management.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Availability to start in November 2026 and commit to a 3 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Capture, digitise, edit and maintain spatial data using ESRI ArcGIS and QGIS.
• Undertake quality assurance checks on spatial and attribute data, identifying and resolving errors, gaps and inconsistencies.
• Maintain GIS datasets in line with agreed standards and project requirements.
• Produce maps and spatial information to support council services.
• Keep clear records of data sources, updates and quality checks.
• Work with colleagues to understand requirements and deliver assigned tasks to agreed deadlines.

Skills

Data quality

Attention to detail

Communication

Remote work

Independent work

QA

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

GIS Recruiter Ltd is seeking a GIS Technician to support a UK Council on a 3 month contract. This remote role will focus on capturing, maintaining spatial data, helping ensure the council's GIS information is accurate, consistent and fit for purpose.

This project would suit someone with at least two years' commercial GIS experience and practical skills in ESRI ArcGIS and QGIS. Availability to start in November 2026 and commit to a 3 month contract is required.