Senior GIS Analyst

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to provide advanced geospatial analysis for operational improvements. The role involves developing data models, leading complex analyses, and enhancing asset performance through data insights. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience with spatial tools like ESRI ArcGIS, and proficiency in data visualization. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous holiday and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday per year

Generous Pension Scheme

Performance-related pay plan

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Expertise in advanced geospatial analysis and operational insight.
• Proficiency in data visualization using Power BI and Excel.
• Several years of relevant business or technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analysis to drive strategic change.
• Develop geospatial data models for accurate insights.
• Monitor data quality and maintain automated data pipelines.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Data visualization

Spatial tools (ESRI ArcGIS, FME)

SQL

Python

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in GIS, Geography, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Azure

Job description

Senior GIS Analyst

Internal title: Senior Performance & Risk Analyst.

As a Senior GIS Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting our frontline wastewater delivery teams by turning complex data into clear insights that drive real operational improvements. You’ll use GIS and spatial analysis to help us understand how our infrastructure assets are performing, where the risks lie, and how we can optimise them. Your analytical expertise will directly contribute to improving our environmental and regulatory performance, helping us make informed, data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Be recognised as the go-to expert for advanced geospatial analysis and operational insight, helping teams make data-driven decisions.
• Lead complex analysis that drives strategic change and influences both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver geospatial data models and reports that provide accurate, trusted insight and measurable improvements.
• Take ownership of key reporting, ensuring quality, relevance, and clear commentary that supports operational and business objectives.
• Analyse the performance and behaviour of wastewater network assets, identifying trends and risks and sharing findings through clear visualisations and insight.
• Use your data expertise and operational understanding to design interventions that improve asset performance and reduce risk.
• Define and improve processes, monitor data quality, and maintain automated data pipelines used by teams across the business for key performance and investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong geospatial analytical background, with expert knowledge of spatial tools (ESRI ArcGIS and FME).
• Proficiency in data visualisation and analysis using tools like Power BI and Excel or similar.
• Knowledge and capability in a wide variety of additional analytical tools (e.g. SQL, Python, PySpark, Databricks and Azure).
• Able to support the development and technical progression of others within the team.
• Several years of relevant business or technical experience.
• Attention to detail, plus the ability to understand the wider context of analytical tasks.
• Good communication skills and a self-driven approach to work.
• Excellent IT skills – relevant industry‑specific tools (e.g. InfoAsset).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in GIS, Geography, or a related field is desirable.

Base Location

Reading, Clearwater Court RG1 8DB.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £52,480 & £58,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Access to a range of benefits for health, wellbeing and finances – annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

EEO Statement

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.