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Company Description

There has never been a better time to join United Living Infrastructure Services as we build a team to deliver major infrastructure construction projects across the UK supporting the governments Net Zero transition targets. 

A subsidiary of United Living Group, United Living Infrastructure Services provide design, construction, commissioning and maintenance services for the UK's critical energy and water infrastructure.

Working in partnership with our clients, which are the UK’s largest network owners and operators, we work on highly complex projects to deliver resilient infrastructure, meeting the needs of local communities as well as national interests.

One of our key strengths lies in our ability to deliver projects nationally, but also ensuring that within each programme of work, we engage with local communities.

We do this through employing people who are representative of the local communities we work in, training and developing them to take pride in the work they do, and to be responsible for delivering leading levels of performance across our projects.

Job Description

United Living are recruiting for a GIS Technician to join our growing Major Projects team to provide engineering support for major infrastructure projects. This is a project role, based at our head office at Warrington and requiring travel to work at our project office in Stanlow, Cheshire.

All of the projects being developed by the Major Projects team are Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects across the UK, the first being a Carbon Capture Pipeline in the North West commencing from January 2025. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

? Data and Product Management:

Develop and maintain spatial databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
Collect, compile, and analyse spatial data from various sources, including satellite imagery, aerial photographs, field surveys and progress reports.
Conduct quality control and quality assurance checks on GIS data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Ensure data and drawings meet industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.
Create and update maps, charts, and other visualizations to effectively communicate spatial information to stakeholders.
Manage the project ArcGIS Online platform, ensuring timely delivery of information across the project.
Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure digital interfaces function and data benefits are maximised .?️ System Functionality:

Utilize ArcGIS Pro software to create detailed spatial analysis and assessments.
Perform spatial analysis to identify patterns, trends, and relationships in data
Conduct system functionality assessments to ensure optimal performance of the designed systems.
Identify and resolve issues related to system integration, performance, and reliability.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency and effectiveness.?‍? Technical Expertise:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GIS into project planning, decision-making, and problem-solving processes.
Provide technical support and training to staff members on GIS software, tools, and techniques.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
Assist in the development and implementation of GIS policies, procedures, and standards.? Documentation and Reporting:

Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including project progress reports.
Present project updates and technical findings to stakeholders and senior management.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

⚡ Proven experience in working with large spatial datasets in ArcGIS. We particularly seek candidates with experience of managing spatial data on linear constriction projects. 3 - 5 years experience of working in a similar role preferred.
⚡ Organisational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and coordinate activities across multiple activities.
⚡ Strong understanding of spatial data analysis and reporting relevant to infrastructure projects. Prior experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, with some experience of Python and SQL preferred.
⚡ Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to contribute and work well with a team and takes ownership of all GIS matters.
⚡ Up to date with the latest developments in Professional Competence.

Behavioural Qualities:

? Ability to see things differently – prepared to question standard approaches in order to manage project risks and programme deadlines.
? Support and develop – create a local leadership team by delegation, coaching, and mentoring.
? Decisiveness – makes day-to-day choices that ensure progress of the overall project, knowing when to inform others or ask for support.

Qualifications:

? Relevant degree that provide a solid foundation such as Bachelor’s in Geography, or closely related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

Must be highly computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with data 
Must be a good time keeper. This job is a full-time role, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday
This is an office based role working with the management team at the head office at Lingley Mere, Warrington and on site with projects as required