GIS Analyst

Balfour Beatty plc
Glasgow, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel
Computer-Aided Design
Geographic Information Systems
ArcGIS (Software)
Quantum GIS (QGIS)
Esri GIS (Software)
User Accounts

Job description

Balfour Beatty are looking for an GIS Analyst to join their Power T&D business in Scotland (Glasgow).

Role purpose:

To create, manage & develop GIS Data for our Overhead Line and Underground Cabling projects in Scotland.

Liaise with Site Operative, Environmental & Design teams for the population, distribution & upkeep of GIS Data.

Responsible for supporting GIS systems and delivering GIS deliverables to the client.

Role will require some occasional travel to site in Elgin.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to drive and evolve our ArcGIS and maintain BB high standards., * Demonstrate BB Behaviours.

  • Provide support to the project in delivering GIS requirements.
  • Create GIS data to be used across the project.
  • Create GIS based map outputs.
  • Deliver required GIS data to internal and external clients.
  • Managing data and assuring data to the required standards.
  • Work closely with Site Operatives/ Environmental/ Designers/ BIM, GIS & CAD teams to convert data between formats.
  • Development of GIS based technology.
  • Engage with and support GIS users to deal with queries and improve efficiency.
  • Engage with users to help improve their work and deal with queries.

Requirements

The following qualities/experience are essential:

  • Experience in data quality and assurance
  • Experience in successfully managing and producing data
  • Experience with ArcGIS Online/ArcGIS Portal
  • Experience with ArcGIS Pro
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of ESRI Geodatabases & Ordnance Survey
  • Experience building and creating map outputs
  • Excellent organisational skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and under minimum supervision
  • Ability to work on your own and part of a team

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

  • Experience with QGIS
  • Experience managing user accounts
  • Knowledge of BIM

Benefits & conditions

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

  • Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.

  • 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

  • Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

  • Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About the company

What makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work? Is it the limitless career opportunities, our inclusive culture, the scale and complexity of our projects or working alongside the industry's finest experts? Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com #ShapeEverything, Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ Show more Show less

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