Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
It’s not every job where you make a difference for the people of Scotland every day. But behind every glass of clean water there’s a team of engineers, samplers and surveyors – people who need vehicles to do their jobs.
Our GIS team plays a key role in how we understand and manage our assets across Scotland. They’re the people behind digital mapping and infrastructure data that help keep things running smoothly – from daily operations to long-term planning. While we’re a technically focused team, we’re also collaborative, supportive, and connected to colleagues across the business.
Want to join us? We’re looking for a GIS Advisor to help us keep our asset data accurate, up to date, and useful – making sure the right information is in the right hands, right when it’s needed.
What you’ll do
You’ll be the go-to person for capturing, updating and reporting on all infrastructure and GIS data in your area. You’ll help make sure the data coming in from the field is accurate and up to date, and you’ll take pride in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
You’ll also be responsible for maintaining emergency planning data, and when things don’t go to plan, you’ll be ready to step in. That includes being part of a standby rota provide out-of-hours GIS support when needed.
What you’ll need
You’re someone who enjoys working with spatial systems and you might already have experience with GIS tools like ESRI. You’re great at building relationships and comfortable chatting with teams across the business to gather the information you need.
You’ve got a sharp eye for detail and a methodical way of working, which helps when it comes to solving tricky data issues. If you’ve worked with utility networks or have a bit of mapping knowledge, that’s a nice bonus.
It’s also handy if you’re familiar with Power BI, Microsoft Office, Dynamics or Teams – but don’t worry if you haven’t used them all yet. We’ll help you get up to speed.
Looking out for you
While the work we do is important, we know it’s not the only thing that matters. That’s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.
You’ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.
When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.
For your future, there’s our pension (the ‘know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind), as well as life assurance.
As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.
The not-so-small print
This role will be a Grade 5. If you’re new to Scottish Water, you’ll join us on a starting salary of £29,800. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £35,760.
If you’re interested in this role – or know someone else who might be - we’ll be accepting applications until midnight on 11th May. Please include a Cover Letter with your application outlining why you’d be a great fit for this role. We’re aiming to do interviews for this role on 7th May at Glasgow Daldowie office.
Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party, and must be completed before your start date. Don’t worry - we’ll only start these checks once you’ve accepted an offer.
A few final things worth knowing…
Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If you’re interested in this job, but don’t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So don’t rule yourself out!
Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. We’re very used to making adjustments, so please don’t be afraid to ask.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it’s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don’t already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
Finally (finally!), candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You won’t need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.
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Water is essential to life and to the communities in which we live and work across every corner of Scotland. At Scottish Water we’re focused on delivering the highest quality drinking water ever in Scotland and returning waste water safely to the environment every day of the year.
Find out more about Scottish Water at www.scottishwater.co.uk
