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My client is seeking a Senior GIS Specialist to join their team in the Northumberland. This new role is multi-faceted to include development and ongoing management of a GIS to both assist activities within the firm and to provide a new service to clients. You will act as a GIS subject matter expert for both internal and external clients. Additional key responsibilities will be to perform front end project management duties with an emphasis on site finding and project feasibility activities. This role represents a great opportunity for the right person to develop their skills and apply their knowledge within a dynamic and evolving team. You will be entering a new role and will have a chance in future to grow my client GIS offering, having lots of input with regards the direction the role will take. You will also have the chance to build a team around you. The successful candidate will have: • An inherent interest and understanding of the energy or utilities sector • Good experience in the use of QGIS (or similar such as ArcGIS) including the creation and management of data and plans to suit business needs • Experience in energy or utility generation projects or projects involving the installation of mid-large scale equipment both individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team • Experience in creating project briefs, high level estimates and business cases • Good third party and client liaison skills •Skills in creating client facing reports and documentation • Strong team and inter-personal skills • The ability to adapt to changing business needs • An aptitude for research in developing fields • Good organisation and planning skills • The ability to work on own initiative • A degree in GIS or an Engineering related subject • Experience in use of 2D drawing packages such as AutoCAD • The ability to use Microsoft Project. Key deliverables • Develop and manage an innovative GIS based upon business and client need • Deliver plans, analysis and solutions, both independently and under direction • Use GIS as a tool to highlight opportunities to the team and wider firm in a multi-disciplinary environment • Provide ongoing data analysis throughout a project's lifecycle • Promote use of GIS as a tool within the firm including the provision of training • Promote use of GIS externally offering services to existing and new clients • Assist in the development of data management tools and processes to ensure provision of efficient and accurate data • Use site finding skills to highlight potential opportunities • Draw up outline proposals including bespoke business cases • Client liaison from initial contact to detailed proposal discussions • Manage utility and regulatory authorities • Provide information to support funding applications This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make the step up and progress in their career. If you feel this role is for you, please get in touch today. Jon Graham Business Manger - GIS 01908 278450 [log in to unmask] To unsubscribe or modify your gis-jobs settings, please visit: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/gis-jobs