Senior GIS Analysist - Glasgow

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About the role

Balfour Beatty are looking for a Senior GIS Analysist to join thier Power T&D Division in Scotland.

Role purpose:

To manage & develop BB GIS Data for our Overhead Line & Cabling projects across the UK.

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.

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

What you'll be doing

Key Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate BB Behaviours.
• Lead & provide support to the team in delivering GIS requirements.
• Create GIS data to be used across the project.
• Create GIS based map outputs.
• Leading delivery of 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 & CAD teams to convert data between formats.
• Lead the 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.

Operating Environment:

• Ensure Balfour Beatty's Code of Conduct is thoroughly understood, adhered to and promoted across the business to ensure safe, compliant and consistent working practices.
• To operate in an open- and even-handed manner with all personnel across the business. Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences. Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential.
• To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working. To listen to each other and share knowledge enabling us to willingly combine expertise across the business and with our clients and supply chain.

Who we're looking for

Skills Required:

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Experience in data quality and assurance
• Experience in successfully managing and producing data
• 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
• Experience with ArcGIS Online/ArcGIS Portal
• The following qualities/experience are desirable:

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

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

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 us

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/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com