GIS Technician

at  Carter Jonas

BUILD THE WORLD YOU WANT TO LIVE IN WITH A CAREER IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROPERTY SECTOR.

The Carter Jonas Geospatial Team is an award-winning team of Geospatial professionals, providing services focused on the provision of measured survey, data engineering, application development, visualisation and spatial analysis to the property industry.
A multidisciplinary team of 20 people located in our offices in Birmingham, Northampton and London, we work with innovative systems, equipment and technologies. To make sure we are up to date we host weekly learning lunches and quarterly Geo study days which give the opportunity for combined learning and CPD but also social events.
As part of a growing London team, we are looking for a Geospatial Data Engineer whose primary focus will be creating, managing and integrating Spatial and non-spatial; datasets to help deliver property based geospatial solutions. Integral to the team’s success, you will be developing workflows and automations that integrate spatial and nonspatial data stored in SQL Database, APIs and Cloud storage, You will be comfortable using tools such as Safe FME & Microsoft Power automate, with the intent to grow these existing processes into a cloud processing environment. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of our organisation through innovative GIS solutions.
We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

This role would suit a self-starter who can work independently as part of a small supportive data and applications team. and take initiative in implementing GIS solutions. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is key to the role.
Being able to create Esri based applications and dashboards that combine spatial and non-spatial datasets from mobile, geospatial survey and cloud APIs are essential components of the job. You will have previous experience of Data management, processing and analytics and combining spatial and non-spatial data either using Databricks, Azure Data Lakes / MS Fabric, or Using Safe FME Form and Flow.
To help develop our future data architecture, we are looking for candidates experienced in using Python and associated packages, including ArcGIS Python API, and Geopandas, Numpy, or Pytorch.
Ideally you will have knowledge of integrating Geospatial services with Microsoft Power Platform including use of power apps. Powerbi and power automate.
We understand that not everyone will have all the skills and experience in all the areas above. Therefore, even if you don’t meet all requirements but can demonstrate a passion for GIS and the ability to develop into the role, we would love to hear from you.
Hours
Contract type
Permanent
Location
London Chapel Place

ABOUT US:

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

• Ability to create, customise, and maintain ESRI ArcGIS-based applications using the Esri Platform and working in a cloud native environment including Azure cloud storage and headless technologies such as Azure SQL server
• Data manipulation, editing, management, attribution and analysis tasks
• Digitising, Geocoding and Geo referencing data. To support multiple different analysis outputs.
• Utilise Model Builder and FME Form and Flow to create and automate ETL and data pipelines.
• Use SQL create and modify spatial databases, tables, views, queries, and stored procedures in MSSQL and Postgres /PostGIS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including surveyors, planners, and analysts, to understand project requirements and translating them into technical workflows and deliverables.
• Stay updated with the latest GIS trends and technologies, evaluating their potential applications, and recommending improvements to enhance GIS workflows and processes.
  This job description is not exhaustive and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional relevant duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the team.