IT & Software

GIS Analyst

Scottish and Southern Energy

Perth · Perth and Kinross · United Kingdom

Overview

As a GIS Analyst at SSE Transmission, you support major capital projects under the Pathway to 2030 programme to advance Net Zero goals. You will manage and visualize large spatial datasets, ensuring quality and accessibility for decision making and infrastructure planning. You will develop and deploy GIS solutions, 3D visualisations, and web apps, while enabling data sharing across the business. This role combines technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration to drive data-driven decisions and information governance. You will work in a flexible, inclusive environment with opportunities to grow your GIS capabilities and influence critical energy infrastructure projects.

Pay / Benefits
  • private healthcare discounts
  • gym membership discounts
  • free online GP
  • 24/7 counselling
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • maternity and adoption pay / paternity leave
Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain large GIS datasets with quality, metadata, and freshness requirements
  • Provide GIS and cartographic support, including maps, databases, and online apps
  • Develop GIS tooling, scripting, and workflows; support 3D visualisation and mobile mapping
  • Deliver training and technical support to colleagues, enabling GIS growth
  • Integrate GIS with other technologies and foster data sharing with stakeholders
Key requirements
  • GIS-related degree or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of GIS programming/scripting languages (Python, SQL, Arcade)
  • Expertise in ESRI ArcGIS suite incl. 3D/Spatial Analyst, ArcGIS Enterprise portal, ArcGIS Online Web GIS
  • Familiarity with diverse data types (terrestrial and marine)
  • Deep understanding of GIS principles and data management
  • Understanding of Major Projects Governance Framework within energy networks or similar
  • communication and training abilities
  • problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • ArcGIS suite (including 3D and Spatial Analyst)
  • ArcGIS Enterprise portal
  • ArcGIS Online Web GIS

Reference: WJ-747_31168061

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