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As a GIS Technician, you will support the organisations work in ensuring that the creation and maintenance of GIS datasets, in relation to the operational estate, surplus land and Strategic Road Network.\nThe GIS Technician will also support with preparing data for HM Land Registry accelerated registration program and the production of spatial datasets to the business. The work will contribute to the delivery of paragraph 9.9 of the licensing agreement between the Government and National Highways, facilitating the representation of land ownership and maintenance records.\nPlease note this role will be based from our Manchester office however; travel to regional offices to attend team meetings may be required.\nAccurately investigate, manipulate, and present complex geospatial information, datasets, and documents.\nGenerate geospatial datasets for business wide use to defined data specifications.\nInterpret legal documents, imagery, and other sources of validated information to capture, attribute, and compile digital data to defined specifications.\nIdentify and obtain maps, digital data, and maintenance information from Local Authorities.\nSupport operational enquiries from other teams, demonstrating the recorded boundaries and aiding the interpretation of information displayed on internal digital mapping systems.\nAbout you.\nA degree or relevant experience in GISor related subject\nGood understanding of coordinate systems, cartography and digital representation of real-world structures\nExposure to basic programming languages and specialist software (FME, R and Python)\nExperience of using multiple sources of information to make timely and informed decisions\nGood experience utilising common GIS tools like QGIS, ArcGSI Pro and ArcGIS online tools\nAbout us.\nHere at National Highways, we manage and improve England’s motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.\nBusiness Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.\nOur key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. 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