GIS Technician

Job Description

Were looking for a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Technician to join our Highways team based in Birmingham. Within this role, you can enjoy a fantastic, matched pension scheme, 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, a competitive annualholiday entitlement, with opportunities to buy/sell leave and even moreCan you imagine a world without roads or bridges Nor can we! Your journey is our journey, come and join us at Kier Highways and make a difference. Connecting roads, connecting people.Location: Birmingham with hybrid working availableContract: Permanent, Fulltime (Part-time working available, just let us know)Salary: Up to £30k + 26 days of annual leave + BenefitsAs a GIS Technician, youll be part of the Asset Management Team, supporting GIS Manager and reporting to the Asset Manager. Youll work as a part of a team managing all highways asset information using and Asset Management System and Geographical InformationSystems.Your day to day will include:· Capturing, managing and analysing highways asset maintenance data in GIS (ArcGIS and Confirm) from multiple sources and in a variety of formats both desktop and mobile oriented· Georeferencing and digitising map data· Preparation of maintenance of data in ArcGIS Online Environments· Semi-automation of cartographic workflow (Model Builder/Python)· Working with other members of the Asset Management team collaboratively to deliver projects to programme and to meet client requirementsWho are we looking forThis role of GIS Technician is great for you if you have:· Experience of using ArcGIS Pro including digitisation, data capture, translation, data editing, manipulation and data querying, filtering and summarising (ArcGIS, MS Excel, MS Access etc.)· Experience in Asset Management Systems such as Confirm· Good time management skills with an eye for a detail and accuracy and the ability to deliver targetsWere all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you dont tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encouragethose from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at to discuss and arrange these. Benefits at KierWere proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:· New and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leaves, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more· A fantastic, matched pension scheme· Life assurance· Wellbeing resourcesAnd so much more! You can read the full details of all of our benefits on our website: careers/rewards-benefits Who is KierWere made up of six business units, Group Functions, Construction, Highways, Infrastructure, Utilities and Property, and as a group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK. Take a look at oursustainability objectives: sustainability/At the core of all our projects is technical excellence, utilising the latest building methods and innovations to ensure we offer the best value to our clients as sustainably as possible.Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We are collaborative, trusted and focussed in all that we do, and our people are essential in helping us achieve our goals.Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. Were proud of the steps weve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kiers diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people havemade a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives.You can see more about our D&I action plan here: media/6668/di-roadmap-2021.pdfClosing date: 27 June 2023Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early..