Geospatial and GIS Specialist

Are you a GIS professional passionate about data, digital transformation and cutting-edge geospatial technology?

East West Rail is a nationally significant railway project which aims to deliver much-needed transport connections for the vibrant communities between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. Together these communities contribute around £111 billion to the national economy each year.

EWR is one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, which the government committed to delivering in full in the Autumn 2024 Budget, and again in the 2025 Spending Review as part of its ambition to unlock the potential of the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor.

EWR is being championed by the Government as a key driver to economic growth leading to a potential £78 Billion boost to the UK economy: supporting new towns, housing, and regeneration.

Role Summary:

Reporting to the GIS Programme Lead, this role will be responsible for managing the life-cycle management of GIS, Survey and CAD data within EWR Digital Delivery Team and to be the Custodian of EWR GIS and Survey data. This role is key to the development of EWR’s Digital Spine which will drive the integration of advanced digital solutions, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to align with EWR’s project objectives and priorities.