About

• Company Description

United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future

• United Living Property Services: Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces.
• United Living Infrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future.
• United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges.
• United Living Connected: Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today's digital age.
• Job Description
• 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 offices in Chester
• 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.
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