GIS Analyst - Clean Energy Spatial Data Expert

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape

Our mission is clear:

• Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
• Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives

Joining GBE means:

• Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
• Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
• Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

About the Role

Great British Energy is looking for a GIS Analyst to join our Development team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Analysis

• Collect, clean, validate, and maintain geospatial datasets from multiple internal and external sources
• Perform spatial analysis, modelling, and geoprocessing to identify patterns, trends, and relationships that support decision‑making
• Integrate GIS data with other systems and datasets, including asset management, planning, and statistical databases
• Produce high‑quality maps, dashboards, and spatial visualisations for reports, presentations, and digital platforms
• Develop and apply appropriate cartographic standards, symbology, and visualisation techniques to ensure clarity and consistency
• Support the development and use of interactive web maps and GIS applications where required

Stakeholder Support & Engagement

• Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to define GIS requirements and analytical needs
• Translate complex spatial analysis into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical audiences
• Provide GIS support to projects, programmes, and operational teams across the organisation

Systems & Tools

• Maintain and enhance GIS databases, workflows, and technical documentation
• Support the use of GIS software and platforms, including ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, and web‑based GIS solutions
• Assist with automation and scripting to improve efficiency and repeatability, including the use of Python and Model Builder

Governance & Quality

• Ensure data accuracy, metadata standards, version control, and adherence to GIS best practice
• Comply with data governance, security, and licensing requirements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of GIS standards, processes, and quality assurance practices

Qualifications and Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• Proven ability in spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and data visualisation
• Experience working with spatial databases such as PostGIS and SQL Server
• Basic scripting or automation experience, with Python preferred
• Good understanding of coordinate systems, map projections, and spatial data formats
• Knowledge of ESRI Geodatabases and Ordnance Survey data and standards
• Experience designing, building, and producing professional map outputs

Analytical & Communication Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Ability to interpret spatial data and communicate insights clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Excellent organisational skills, with high attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience with web GIS applications and dashboards, such as Experience Builder, Mapbox, or Leaflet
• Experience supporting policy, planning, or infrastructure‑related programmes or projects
• Understanding of UK geospatial standards, datasets, and open data principles

Qualifications

• Degree, or equivalent practical experience, in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science,…