Geospatial Technician
HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Deliver routine mapping, data-processing, and standard geospatial analysis tasks in accordance with established procedures and service standards. Support transactional GIS work for legal transactions and asset management by producing maps, plans, and spatial outputs to agreed specifications. Undertake proximity checks to identify spatial implications of new developments and review spatial information from maps, deeds, and aerial photography, escalating ambiguities or complex requirements promptly. Maintain accurate geospatial datasets and complete quality-control checks before work issuance, while organizing daily work priorities and logging GIS request intake. Communicate professionally with stakeholders to clarify requests and provide feedback on process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Practical experience of using GIS to capture, update, check and present spatial data, gained through employment, education, placement or equivalent experience
- Ability to create maps and deliver basic spatial analysis and visualisations using GIS software
- Familiarity with the ESRI ArcGIS platform, particularly ArcGIS Pro
- An understanding of spatial data concepts such as coordinate systems, data quality and metadata
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and requestors, including asking appropriate questions and explaining routine GIS outputs
- Strong attention to detail, with an understanding that errors in spatial records or outputs may affect subsequent business decisions and transactions
- Is able to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, take ownership of work, demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills and communicate openly and professionally
Desired Qualifications
- HND or BSc in Geographic Information Science or related field
- Familiarity with Python, FME or similar tools
- Experience with ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise to build web apps and dashboards etc
- Some knowledge of land, rural, urban, marine, environmental, or energy sectors
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