Utilities GIS Analyst/Developer
Job Introduction
Skillset: Use of ESRI ArcGIS Software and FME to maintain business critical systems
Job location: Mix of Home working and Office Based, West Ruislip, Acton & Euston
Accessible by public transport? Yes
Working hours: Weekdays or as required (weekend work possible)
Contract: Permanent
As the largest infrastructure construction project in Europe, including both surface and sub-surface construction, HS2 has significant challenges around minimising utility strikes. Skanska Costain Strabag Joint Venture (SCS JV) is responsible for delivering the final 26.4km of HS2 to its southern terminus in Euston, some of the most built-up sections of the whole route, containing infrastructure from some 20 different utility providers.
SCS JV has developed an innovative Smart Permit to Dig application to ensure an appropriate permit is issued before any excavation work is initiated. This permitting solution confirms that site staff have been provided access to a comprehensive and up to date set of utility records for the excavation area.
SCS JV has built our smart permit system upon our existing ArcGIS Online infrastructure.
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.
•The GIS Data Specialist will be responsible for developing, maintaining and improving a Master Utilities GIS Database on the HS2 Main Works (S1 and S2) project and using GIS as a Business Intelligence tool.
•Manage, develop and deliver bespoke mobile solutions utilising GIS systems for efficient working practices across our sites.
•The role involves database reconciliation; sorting, tidying and organising of utilities asset 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.
•This role will provide opportunities for the successful candidate to gain a working 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. Lastly, the successful candidate will have exposure in the latest technologies in the geospatial world being implemented in such a project (Mobile solutions, IoT, 3D/4D in GIS).
Role Responsibility
- Design and develop automated workflows using FME/Python/ModelBuilder to process data. This also includes FME workflows for the purpose of maintaining and updating the Utilities GIS database to feed the “Smart Permit to Dig” System.
- Develop and maintain the Smart Permit 2 Dig application (A business critical system- built upon ESRI Survey123).
- Train relevant personnel on using GIS apps such as Smart Permit 2 Dig.
- Working closely with colleagues within the Utilities Team.
- Act as a point of contact for all GIS queries with utility owners, other 3rd parties, contractors, and surveying companies.
- Experience using mobile solutions such as Survey123, FieldMaps or Collector is desirable.
- Prioritisation of work (some utilities assets will be of more importance than others). Priorities may change as the project progresses.
- Be continuously motivated to investigate when errors/problems are identified within the utilities database.
- Identifying and implementing the most appropriate and efficient geospatial workflows and processes.
- Manage data correctly and efficiently.
- Provide Ad Hoc assistance to colleagues (map production etc.)
- Metadata creation and management
- Participate in, and positively promote, our core values
- Undertake any reasonable duties expected of you
- Carry out all work in accordance with health and safety and any other legal requirements
- Ensure compliance with the Company policies and procedures
- Attend and engage fully in any learning and development activities that are deemed appropriate by your line management
- Participate and engage fully in Company appraisal/performance review processes and constantly work to improve your individual, your team and the wider group’s performance
The Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s Degree or master’s degree in GIS, Geography or Surveying
- 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.
- Experience in working with, editing, and loading to databases would be advantageous, although not essential.
- Experience with programming languages & spatial databases (e.g., Python, Javascript), would be 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 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
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