National Highways
GIS Technician
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About the Job
National Highways have an excellent opportunity for a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Technician to join our GIS and Registration team within the Business Services Directorate. As a GIS Technician, you will support the organisation's work in ensuring that the creation and maintenance of GIS datasets, in relation to the operational estate, surplus land and Strategic Road Network.
The GIS Technician will also support with preparing data for HM Land Registry accelerated registration program and the production of spatial datasets to the business. The work will contribute to the delivery of paragraph 9.9 of the licensing agreement between the Government and National Highways, facilitating the representation of land ownership and maintenance records.
Please note this role will be based from our Manchester office however; travel to regional offices to attend team meetings may be required.
- Accurately investigate, manipulate, and present complex geospatial information, datasets, and documents.
- Generate geospatial datasets for business wide use to defined data specifications.
- Interpret legal documents, imagery, and other sources of validated information to capture, attribute, and compile digital data to defined specifications.
- Identify and obtain maps, digital data, and maintenance information from Local Authorities.
- Support operational enquiries from other teams, demonstrating the recorded boundaries and aiding the interpretation of information displayed on internal digital mapping systems.
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- A degree or relevant experience in GIS or related subject
- Good understanding of coordinate systems, cartography and digital representation of real-world structures
- Exposure to basic programming languages and specialist software (FME, R and Python)
- Experience of using multiple sources of information to make timely and informed decisions
- Good experience utilising common GIS tools like QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS online tools
About Us
Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England’s motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers, and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork, and ownership.
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Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country.
External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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