Senior GIS Technician

Department

Operations team

Job type

Full-time

Location

Home based

Reports to

Operations Director

Job purpose

At mua Group, we’re both an independent distribution network operator (IDNO) for electricity and an independent gas transporter (IGT) for gas. We don’t own the gas or electricity, but we collect a fee from the energy supplier for safely and reliably delivering their gas and electricity to homes and businesses through our pipes and cables.

We’re also a regulated water and wastewater company, adopting water and wastewater networks across Britain.

We’re looking for two Senior GIS Technicians to support the management, validation and maintenance of our underground utility asset data.

You play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our live connection asset records, supporting submissions to the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) and our internal asset management system.

About mua

We’re an independent electricity and gas distribution network operator, connecting homes and businesses to essential energy infrastructure. We’re also a regulated water and wastewater company, adopting water and wastewater networks across Britain.

Our mission at mua is to help build better and more sustainable places to live and work, by adopting and operating multi-utility networks nationwide. We’re supporting the UK’s transition to net zero by delivering energy through our networks in the simplest, smartest and greenest way possible.

What we require

Role responsibilities

As a Senior GIS Technician, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Capturing, updating and maintaining underground utility asset data within our GIS systems
  • Supporting the preparation and submission of asset records to the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR)
  • Conducting data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with company standards
  • Processing as-built drawings and field data into GIS databases
  • Liaising with project teams to ensure timely receipt of asset information following installations or modifications
  • Assisting in identifying and correcting data discrepancies or missing information
  • Maintaining organised and structured digital records in accordance with data governance procedures
  • Supporting our reporting, auditing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Contributing to improving GIS workflows and data management processes
  • Providing technical support to internal stakeholders regarding asset data queries

Knowledge, skills & experience

For this role, it’s essential that you have experience in a GIS or asset data management role, ideally within utilities or infrastructure.

You’ll also need:

  • Working knowledge of GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms.
  • Understanding of underground utility asset records and network mapping principles
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and as-built documentation
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

It would also be advantageous for you to have:

  • Familiarity with the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR)
  • Experience using Geofield or similar mobile GIS/field data capture systems
  • Understanding of live connection asset management processes
  • Basic knowledge of data validation or quality assurance procedure
  • Exposure to database systems or SQL

Benefits and perks

What we'll offer you

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Extra holiday the longer you work for us
Option to buy two additional days' holiday each year
Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
Above market rate contributory pension scheme
Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a maternity returner’s bonus
Extra week's holiday when you’re getting married and a wedding bonus
Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
Retail discounts and cashback
Discounted gym memberships
Cycle to work scheme

How to apply

All you need to do to apply is upload your CV with a message about why you’re interested in the role. We want to speak with you as soon as possible, so there’s no closing date for applications.

Good luck!

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FAQs

I’ve applied for a job at mua. What happens next?

Thanks for applying! Your application will be initially processed by our shareholder Murphy, who supports us with recruitment. The Recruitment team will be in touch with you shortly to let you know if you’ve been successful in reaching the interview stage.

What if I don’t meet all the criteria on the job description?

We’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s first-choice multi-utility network operator. If that’s you, don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement for the role – we still want to hear from you.