Geographical Information Systems Graduate Newcastle Leeds Manchester Sept 25 start
Geographical Information Systems Graduate Newcastle Leeds Manchester Sept 25 start
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Job Description
Our Digital Environment Practice Area is looking for an enthusiastic Geographical Information Systems (GIS) graduate to join our busy Geospatial team in either our Leeds Newcastle or Manchester office.
This is a fulltime permanent role within a team of more than 50 staff located in offices across the UK and Ireland.
We will pair you with an experienced member of the team wholl be your guide and mentor as you start to work on live projects.
About our Team
At AECOM our focus is providing GIS and data management expertise on large environmental and infrastructure projects as well as developing systems such as mobile data capture creation of toolsets for analysis or data analysis platforms so other AECOM disciplines can carry out their work.
Projects
Recent projects carried out by the Geospatial team include:
- Land access and survey request website for a large infrastructure project
- Analysis toolset in SQL Server to assist in Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment
- Arboriculture survey data import system using Esri Field Maps ArcGIS Online and SQL Server to process data ready for reporting
- Web and database tools to improve QA/QC processes on a citywide cycle infrastructure capture project
- Route corridor site selection analysis for offshore wind grid connections
Digital Environment is part of AECOMs Environment Water and Energy business. AECOMs planners economists designers environmental specialists architects engineers programme managers and technicians work collaboratively to address complex challenges at all scales. We regenerate urban areas cities and regions; create distinctive buildings and public spaces; plan for the management of open space and natural systems; and design and deliver infrastructure programmes.
Heres what youll do:
Your initial role will be to assist with tasks such as:
- Data capture management analysis and validation.
- Data conversion and integration.
- Map production.
- Spatial and 3D analysis.
- Design and build spatial and nonspatial databases.
- Creating Field Data forms in Esri Field Maps/Survey123.
- Use ArcGIS Online Web Maps/Apps to communicate spatial information to project teams and clients.
- Use of coding (such as Python Arcade or SQL) automation (Esri ModelBuilder Data Interoperability or FME workbenches) and technology to efficiently deliver workflows and provide innovation into projects.
- Meeting with internal clients to determine GIS requirements.
- Evaluate user needs and provide recommendations for the most appropriate tool or suite of tools.
Participate in knowledgesharing and professional excellence activities with the wider GIS team. Youll provide critical GIS input to deliver projects on time and within budget. You should be innovative and creative with strong interpersonal communication skills and you should be comfortable working independently and in an interdisciplinary multicultural team.
Youll provide GIS support on a range of projects including support to highprofile major transport and infrastructure schemes conventional and renewable power developments other industrial and commercial development projects as well as GIS / Data Management projects directly led by the Geospatial team.
You will need to be flexible to occasionally work from other AECOM or client offices depending on project requirements.
Enjoy the Perks
At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.
Here is what you will get from us!
On the job support and learning
When a graduate starts at AECOM we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks to support with any technical queries.
Graduate Development Programme
Our 2 year graduate ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend a number of instructorled training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role. Alongside the instructorled elements of the ADVANCE programme you will also engage with an online curriculum via AECOM University and have the opportunity to join the ADVANCE webinar series. We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions which may include Chartership with the relevant international professional institution.
We have more than 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK and Ireland from more than 40 different disciplines each making a tangible difference to the environment in which we live and work.
See our digital early careers ebrochure here
Qualifications :
Ready to push the limits of whats possible
Heres what were looking for:
- Applied GIS GIS Geography Geoinformation Technology & Cartography ideally Masters level
- Solid foundation in ArcGIS desktop software and extensions
- Sound understanding of spatial data structures and fundamental concepts of GIS
- Prior experience in ModelBuilder ArcPy Arcade and geoprocessing tools to automate tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients colleagues stakeholders and subcontractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
- Selfmotivation enthusiasm hardworking with ambition and drive
- Good problem solving skills with the ability to provide dynamic and innovative solutions
- Ability to complete work with GIS best practice and corporate standards in mind
- Ability to liaise with internal and external clients to promote GIS and deliver highquality GIS input into their projects
- Able to work independently under own initiative and with the wider GIS team and project teams based in multiple locations
- Proficient in delivery of allocated project tasks to quality time and budget requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Access)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience of working with environment and planning related datasets
Experience with working and controlling large number of evolving datasets
Exposure to customising and maintaining web GIS and/or enterprise GIS technologies
Exposure to customising and using mobile and GPS survey applications
Prior experience or desire to learn programming languages and software development (Arcade Python C# SQL)
Previous experience of working in a consultancy environment would be beneficial including work placements or relevant voluntary experience.
Additional Information :
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for an advanced offer start.
Please include a covering letter with your application demonstrating your passion why you are interested in this position and how your skills and education/qualifications support your application.
Within your CV include details of any work experience and your education including dates grades subjects and the level of your education predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
About AECOM
AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.
Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
