GIS Analyst/Developer
Job Introduction
Skillset: Use of ESRI ArcGIS Software and FME to maintain business critical systems, as well as coding skills (i.e. experience with ArcPy, ArcGIS API for JS, Arcade)
Job location: Xavier House
Working hours: Weekdays or as required
Contract: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a project which will expose the candidate to a wide range of systems, software, skills, expertise and insight. The GIS Technician/Developer is a member of the GIS Team which sits within the BIM Team at SCS Railways. The candidate would be responsible for supporting one of the delivery units in SCS with their GIS requests, alongside developing cutting-edge GIS solutions for the wider project. This role would be ideal for a professional with GIS skills in the ESRI suite of software, who also has a good foundation in using ETL tools such as Safe FME for managing efficient workflows and automations.
Role
- This role will provide opportunities for the successful candidate to use their experience and knowledge in a range of Geographic Information Systems (predominantly the ArcGIS suite and FME). It will require the successful candidate to use FME to develop and maintain applications for use by the wider project, to facilitate automation in specific tasks.
- Develop custom scripts and routines to automate geoprocessing tasks, spatial analysis, and data workflows.
- Manage, develop and deliver bespoke mobile solutions utilising GIS systems for efficient working practices across our sites.
- Database reconciliation; sorting, tidying and organising of GIS data. The ideal candidate would continuously strive to improve the database, proactively searching for new information that can be integrated into the data. Where errors are discovered – investigating and fixing the problem.
The successful candidate will have exposure to the latest geospatial technologies being implemented in such a project (Mobile solutions, IoT, 3D/4D in GIS).
Role Responsibility
Key responsibilities
- Design and develop automated workflows using FME/Python/ModelBuilder to process data.
- Identifying and implementing the most appropriate and efficient geospatial workflows and processes.
- Use of Python (including ArcPy and ArcGIS Python API), ArcGIS API for JS, and Arcade.
- Develop and maintain digital permitting systems (business critical solutions, built upon ESRI Survey123).
- Produce creative and innovative GIS solutions using the latest set of tools available within the ESRI suite, and self-developed custom solutions to specific requests.
- Integration of 3D BIM models into GIS - data processing and visualization.
- Develop and maintain bespoke GIS interfaces and data to provide user access to complex datasets.
- Use flair and experience to bring new and exciting resolutions for data integration, analysis and visualization.
- Be continuously motivated to investigate when errors/problems are identified within the project GIS database.
- Manage data correctly and efficiently.
- Provide Ad Hoc assistance to colleagues (map production etc.).
- Metadata creation and management.
The Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in GIS or related geospatial disciplines.
- Extensive experience of Esri's ArcGIS products: ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.
- Experience in geospatial data reconciliation & ETL automation (e.g. FME).
- Experience using Mobile Solutions such as Survey123 or Collector.
- Good understanding of CDEs and GIS-BIM integration processes.
- Familiarity with relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL/PostGIS) and data manipulation scripts (Python, R, or FME) is highly advantageous.
- The HS2 project uses a bespoke coordinate system: HS2 Survey Grid (Description of HS2 Survey Grid), therefore a thorough understanding of projections and transformations is absolutely essential.
- Fluent in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), email/internet, other IT applications.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills are required for this role.
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
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