Geospatial Surveyor

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Location

Manchester, GB

Department Name

SV Geospatial Services (703990) G5

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Brief Description

We partner with our Network Rail routes and regions, delivering critical services and essential equipment to help get passengers and good to where they need to be. To find out more watch our video .

About Asset Information Services (AIS)

Our AIS teams provide reliable and sustainable products and services to Network Rail and industry customers. They provide insight and intelligence that is used to keep passenger and freight services moving. Using cutting-edge, world leading technology, such as lasers, ultrasonics, and high-resolution imagery; the team check the tracks structure, position and condition, they also monitor the high voltage wires and rails that supplier power to the trains. With this and the use of geo-analytical intelligence, we can plan maintenance and renewal works from the safety of our offices and depos, reducing risk to our colleagues and disruption to our services.

About The Role (External)

Variety is what really sets this role apart, no two days are the same. One day you will be using GIS to investigate land ownership and the next day you might be attending site to undertake investigations and land surveys.

You’ll be using ArcGIS / ArcPro to digitise areas for lease renewals, land purchases or sales and bespoke customer requests. You’ll also be using the corporate geographical information system (GIS) for data analysis; comparing historic records to modern day Land Registry titles to build a picture of land ownership through time.

There is an element of site work, which depending on experience and ability will range from simple site inspections up to topographic surveys and laser scanning.

Key accountabilities include:

• Support the provision of a comprehensive digital mapping data and bespo ke cartographic products utilising the corporate geographical information system (GIS) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems for inclusion in reports, contract and legal documentation and presentations to external bodies ensuring compliance to agreed quality control procedures.
• Support the delivery of national detailed land, building, GPS/Total Station and topographical surveying services ensuring customer and business timescales are realised.
• Act as a company specialist in providing knowledge and expertise in historic landholding information and legal documentation, Geospatial landholding data analysis and technical expertise and advice service to internal, external customers and data owners.
• Proactively support and protect the value of the operational and commercial landholding assets through progressing and negotiating with 3rd Parties and liaising with Land Registry regarding adjoining Application Notices and claims of adverse possession.
• Support the management, maintenance and governance of all new and existing landholding related spatial datasets in the GeoRINM Viewer (GIS), and its related support systems in accordance with Corporate and National Audit Office standards and procedures.
• Provide technical knowledge on the full range of Geomatics services software. Identify and implement changes (including bespoke software tools) required to support Land Information’s overall strategy and delivery of efficient and effective services.
• Facilitate systems for recording and archiving drawing requests, and existing/new data files and records in a structured manner, ensuring accessibility of such data.
• Support the delivery and maintenance of a specialist CAD service with all necessary software updates through liaison with suppliers and Information Management and technical support teams.
• Support strategic property plan preparation projects and initiatives, across all areas of the business in order to achieve business objectives. Supply expert analysis and interpretation of risk management specific information e.g. flood data and its relevance to the project.
• Support communication and delivery on Geospatial landholding related data management activities and promote awareness of the relevant standards throughout the organisation.
• Support Property/Route managers and stakeholders to identify future strategic needs for Geospatial landholding related data and assess the impact on current resources, processes and systems.
• Support the team’s participation in, and responses to, regulatory National Audit Office and Department for Transport audits and reviews of analysis and reporting activities and capabilities, and any subsequent recommendations.
  
  
  

Main responsibilities:

• Creation of plans by digitizing using ArcGIS / ArcPro.
• Land ownership investigations using a variety of resources and georeferencing plans.
• Land surveys using Leica laser scanners, Total Station and GPS equipment.
  
  
  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or applicable experience in the Geomatics environment.
• Post Qualified Experience (PQE) in providing Geomatics services, especially the use of GIS based
• systems.
• Eligible for, or working towards, Membership of RICS or a relevant professional body.
• Excellent oral, written, communication and negotiation skills.
• Decision making skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Broad technical knowledge and understanding of multiple tier applications.
• Proven ability to work with customers and understand their requirements.
  
  
  

What could set you apart ?

• Proven history working with GIS.
• Proven history in land surveys.
• Post processing of survey data.
• Post Qualified Experience (PQE) in providing Geomatics services, especially the use of GIS based systems.
• Eligible for or working towards Membership of RICS or a relevant professional body.
• Genuine passion for data accuracy.
• Genuine passion for customer service.
  
  
  

This role will require a current driving licence and a willingness to occasionally work away from home.

How To Apply (External)

Vacancy type: This role is permanent.

Location: This position is based at Manchester Square One, 4 Travis Street, Manchester, M1 2NY.

Hours: 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required.

Salary range: £35,582 - £40,830 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing date: 10 January 2024. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.

You will need to please complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria listed in this advert. P lease add this to your CV in one document.

At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more. Find out more about our benefit s.

Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Andrew Oakes ( andrew.oakes@networkrail.co.uk ).

If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process , please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.

Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:

• Changing a provision, practice or ‘the way things are done’
  
  
  

For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.

• Changing a physical feature of our workplace For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
• Providing extra equipment or assistance For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
  
  
  

There are lots of other adjustments we can consider – please just ask!

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All prospective external candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.