This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and adaptable GIS Specialist to work within our multidisciplinary ‘
System Insights'
team as we gear up for the biggest-ever investment programme in the water industry.
Data is at the heart of our asset management decision-making, and the System Insights team provides the data, tools and insight required to improve decision-making and steer investment so it can maximise the benefit to customers and the environment. While we work with data across all business areas, our focus is on understanding the capacity of our systems—current and future—and assessing our assets' environmental and customer impact. We provide the foundational evidence to build multibillion-pound plans and strategies such as Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans and Price Reviews.
What you'll be doing as an
Insight GIS Specialist
- You'll be working alongside a team of hydraulic modellers, analysts, and other GIS specialists to support the timely delivery of actionable insight to the Asset Strategy and Planning Community.
- You'll provide insight into key programmes, including Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans and Price Reviews.
- You'll work within the team, helping to source data and build pipelines, ensuring we use the best available data from across the business.
- You'll conduct advanced spatial analysis and modelling to identify patterns, trends, and correlations.
- You'll develop automated workflows to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- You'll use visualisation techniques and develop self-service tools to streamline the delivery of outputs.
- You'll be an innovator, utilising the latest technologies to work with data in new ways. Identifying solutions to new and existing problems and finding ways to streamline existing processes.
Hybrid–Reading Sewage Treatment Works: you must go into the office 1-2 days a week.
36 hours a week, Monday through Friday.
What you should bring to the role
- Worked in a data-driven environment as a GIS specialist or in a similar role.
- Prior background in the water industry or a related field and familiarity with network infrastructure and asset data.
- Highly proficient in using GIS software and tools, including Esri ArcGIS.
- Strong knowledge of spatial analysis and visualisation techniques.
- Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with team members.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of automating workflows within ArcGIS Model Builder, Data interoperability/FME or Databricks.
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Ruby, SQL or R.
- Background of remote sensing, image processing, or LiDAR data.
- Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life's great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we're committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
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At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complimentary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.