GIS Specialist

Savills Limited
Ayr, UK
2 months ago

Role details

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

Tech stack

Geographic Information Systems ArcGIS (Software) GIS Applications Python (Programming Language) Quantum GIS (QGIS) Spatial Data Infrastructures Data Management

Job description

This is a home-based position and your focus will be in the following areas:

  • Delivering cartography and spatial analysis to support national infrastructure planning, land acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and statutory processes.
  • Data management (spatial and non-spatial).
  • Creation and management of cloud hosted web GIS applications.
  • Development and ongoing revision of GIS technical standards.
  • Identifying opportunities to automate workflows using Python and FME.
  • Contributing to the development of improved project management tools and methodologies.
  • Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and IT support functions to ensure that GIS systems, processes, tools and outputs meet the needs of project delivery., * Be part of a growing division with a pipeline of large projects and ambitious targets.
  • Contribute to the development of an enterprise GIS platform to support major project delivery.
  • Small, engaged team where collaboration and continuous improvement are valued.
  • Training provision to help you grow as a professional, keep up to date with developments in the wider GIS industry and support towards professional accreditation.
  • Be part of an organisation known for its people, expertise, and commitment to quality and client service.

Requirements

Do you have experience in QGIS?, We’re looking for individuals with a genuine interest in using GIS in innovative and interesting ways. You don’t need to be an expert at everything, but you need to have the drive and aptitude to pick up new skills quickly and enjoy identifying and implementing solutions to technical challenges.

You will have experience using QGIS, cloud hosted GIS platforms (ArcGIS Online, groundMapper, LandApp), and knowledge of or exposure to workflow automation using Python and FME.

In addition, you will be able to analyse spatial data to produce technically accurate analytical outputs and visually appealing maps to support decision making by colleagues and clients.

You will be able to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, be calm under pressure and demonstrate the ability to prioritise effectively whilst upholding meticulous attention to detail.

We are looking for an individual who will thrive as part of a friendly and collegiate team with a real interest in what they do and a commitment to delivering consistently high levels of service.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Company pension, * Career and Professional Development
  • 25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on grade
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Scheme
  • Virtual GP
  • Global Mobility Scheme
  • Rewards Platform
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

Find out more about Savills offer

About the company

The Rural & Projects (R&P) division is one of the most diverse and specialist areas of the business, covering a wide range of services including rural estate management, energy and infrastructure projects, planning, consultancy, and environmental services.

Operating across a UK-wide network of offices, the division supports a broad client base ranging from private landowners and farmers to corporate organisations and investors.

You will join a collaborative GIS team with a commitment to delivering high levels of service. You will have the opportunity to meaningfully shape the tools, systems and processes used to support major project delivery, now and in the future and contribute to a range of projects in the energy and utilities sectors.

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