IT & Software

GIS Network Advisor

United Utilities

Warrington · Cheshire · United Kingdom

Overview

As GIS Network Advisor, you will safeguard the accuracy and integrity of the water network data that underpins daily operations. You will work with operational teams, engineers and specialists to keep GIS boundaries and assets aligned with the real network, enabling informed decisions across the business. You will support GIS system development and data improvements while delivering guidance and training to colleagues. This role sits at the heart of managing critical network data and enhancing operational efficiency for millions of customers.

Pay / Benefits
  • 26 days annual leave (rising to 30)
  • Competitive pension with up to 14% employer contribution
  • Life cover
  • Performance-related bonus up to 7.5%
  • Company funded healthcare plan
  • Electric vehicle scheme
Responsibilities
  • Maintain water boundaries, DMA, DPA and WSZ in GIS with data accuracy
  • Translate network and asset changes from operations into timely GIS updates
  • Investigate complex data queries and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve GIS representation issues
  • Provide first line GIS support to help colleagues use network boundaries and asset information
  • Collaborate to continually improve GIS processes ensuring outputs meet business requirements
  • Produce, analyse and interpret reports to support data quality and operational decision-making
  • Coordinate with Water Data Maintainers to safeguard boundary integrity
  • Support system enhancements, releases and testing (UAT, disaster recovery)
  • Deliver guidance, support and training to build GIS capability across the business
Key requirements
  • Advanced GIS expertise, with ArcGIS highly desirable
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
  • Strong analytical skills to assess and challenge information for decisions
  • Excellent planning, organisational and time management
  • Collaborative approach with proven cross-team collaboration
  • Understanding of water networks and boundary hierarchies (advantageous)
  • Stakeholder management
  • Communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • ArcGIS
  • GIS data management and reporting
  • Data quality improvement

Reference: WJ-747_31055873

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