GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst – Rail
Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 16,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators.

With over 50 years of experience in the rail industry, we’ve delivered complex and challenging multidisciplinary projects all over the world. Our expertise extends to depots, operations, maintenance analytics and asset management across all aspects of rail, including transport, technical and sustainability assessments and systems infrastructure.

Working within the Egis Digital Asset Management team, you will be responsible for undertaking GIS data preparation and design data integration, data management, analysis, mapping and visualization on our project. Working with several stakeholders across different disciplines on the project, you will be able to understand and propose solutions to integrate their requests in the GIS platform.

As a GIS technician within Egis, you will have up to date working knowledge of:

• ArcGIS Pro / ArcGIS for Desktop
• ArcGIS Online / Portal for ArcGIS
• City Engine
• Data interoperability or FME
• ESRI model builder
• ArcGIS collector App
• PostgreSQL
• Basic experience of programming in either Python, SQL or VBA
• Knowledge of BIM would be advantageous however is not essential.

The main duties and responsibilities of the GIS Analyst are:

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  Collect and enrich information to feed the GIS platform
• Process data from the design team, consolidating it into the geographic information systems (GIS) database
• Perform spatial analysis
• Create automatic processes to integrate data into a GIS database and perform treatments
• Develop workflow processes and documentation
• Produce 2D and 3D models to share GIS and CAD data into web and mobile applications
• Work with the BIM Manager to ensure the association of GIS and BIM
• Work with the planning and project management team to deliver GIS construction strategy
• Provide GIS story maps and thematic maps to support the teams for public engagement
• Identify innovative solutions to problems in order to support the wider team.
  

Skills and Experience:

• GIS Master Degree – Geography / Geology related degree
• GIS experience : implementing, maintaining and using various GIS applications and software
• Well-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to organise own workload and be able to work autonomously
• Strong communicator with the ability to build solid working relationships across all levels of the business
• Experience in railway or similar Transport sector industry is desirable

Whats in it for you:

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary between £40K to £55K dependent on experience, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

26 days’ annual leave rising 1 day a year (up to 28 days a year) on top of bank holidays

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  Annual Bonus up to 10% bonus, depending on level
• Private medical insurance For you and your family
• Life Assurance Bereavement Support Service
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers with Specsavers
• Travel Loans
• Mobile Phone Allowance of £30 per month
• Healthcare – Individual or family based on employee level
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Training & Development

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.