GIS Technician
Job Introduction
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 is a member of the GIS Team which sits within the BIM Team at SCS Railways. The candidate would be responsible for supporting the ‘Tunnels and Routeway’ and ‘Shafts and Headhouses’ Delivery Units 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 working knowledge of using ETL tools such as Safe FME for managing efficient workflows and is looking to produce creative GIS solutions.
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role Responsibility
Tasks:
- 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 visualisation
- Develop and maintain bespoke GIS interfaces and data to provide user access to complex datasets
- Create mobile GIS applications using packages such as Survey123 to assist in the management of field data collection and our digital permitting systems
- Adhere to and seek efficient workflows using automations and self-developed processes
- Generate GIS deliverables following client specifications
- Consistently aim to develop new skills using the plethora of resources available within SCS and the accessibility of GIS specific training
- Use of coding skills to develop and maintain GIS applications
- CAD to GIS conversions
- Collaborate with the Survey Team to maintain up to date drone imagery in GIS
- Respond to ad-hoc GIS requests from wider project members and/or stakeholders
- Utilise ETL tools such as FME to promote automated processes
- Use of APIs to integrate data sources
- Use flair and experience to bring new and exciting resolutions for data integration, analysis and visualization
The Ideal Candidate
Knowledge & Expertise:
- ESRI Suite – ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Apps – Survey123/FieldMaps, Arcade
- Safe FME
- Arcade/Python/JavaScript
- SQL
- API integration
- CAD – Bentley Open Buildings Designer/Autodesk
- Appreciation of coordinate systems and conversion between them
- Experience working with Ordnance Survey datasets
The ideal candidate:
- Proactive, self-motivated and passionate about their role
- A good communicator - vital for being a successful team member and project professional
- Creative and forward-thinking in identifying and solving problems
- Have good time management and organization skills
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 one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with 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 1998) 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 race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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
SCS Railways