GIS Network Advisor

We’re looking for a detail‑focused GIS professional to maintain the company’s network boundaries, asset connectivity and associated data within our Geographic Information System (GIS). Working closely with operational teams, you’ll ensure that network configurations in GIS accurately reflect real‑world conditions. You’ll also play a key role in capturing, managing and sharing high‑quality data for use across other critical UU systems.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Maintain the company’s water boundaries, district meter areas (DMA), discreet pressure areas (DPA) and water supply zones (WSZ) held in GIS.
• Interpret changes received from operational teams in relation to the company’s water boundaries and network assets and translate these into updates in GIS.
• Investigate and liaise with other business areas to resolve queries and escalated issues associated with the representation of data held in UUGIS.
• Provide first line support to the business in relation to network boundaries and assets and their representation in UUGIS.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure that the update process in UUGIS and the representation of data held in UUGIS meets their needs and requirements.
• Produce and analyse a number of varying reports associated with data held and updated in UUGIS.
• Work collaboratively with Water Data Maintainers to ensure an understanding of how updates they complete could potentially impact the integrity of the water boundaries held in GIS.
• Support future system changes and maintenance releases in GIS and associated applications by playing an active role in activities such as user acceptance testing and disaster recovery testing.
• Provide support and training to new and existing staff members.

Skills and Experience

• Very good knowledge of the water network and water supply boundary hierarchy, its representation in GIS and use across the business.
• High level of proficiency in geographical information systems and ideally ArcGIS.
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across the business.
• Ability to understand and manage conflicting information.
• Good communication and influencing skills with the ability to easily share knowledge and skills in GIS with people of all levels of exposure to GIS.
• Good time management, planning and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and team working relationships within and across teams.
• Produce high quality outputs.

A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays.

A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover.

Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements.

A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme.

MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions.

Best Doctors, Salary Finance, Wealth at Work courses, Deals and discounts, EVolve Car Scheme, Employee Assistance Plan, Mental health first aiders, ShareBuy, Enhanced parental leave schemes.

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities.

Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.