Senior GIS Technician/Planner

SER Limited

  • Manchester
  • £35,000-45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
Senior GIS Technician / PlannerManchester (Hybrid / Flexible Working)The Package
  • £35,000-£45,000 Basic Salary
  • Generous pension – employer 6%, employee 3%
  • 25 days’ holiday entitlement (retaining 3 days for the annual Christmas closure), plus the 8 bank holidays
  • An extra day for your birthday
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Hybrid / flexible working for staff that aren’t required on site or in office every day.
  • Staff development and continuous learning focus.
  • BUPA Private Medical Insurance
  • BUPA Cash Plan and wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Mi-Freedom – a bespoke reward and recognition gateway
  • Annual Christmas closure between Christmas and New Year (using the reserved days mentioned above)
  • UNUM Life Insurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme (subject to meeting qualifying criteria)
  • Bi-annual company events.
The OpportunityWe are working with a fast-growing fibre network provider that is transforming connectivity across the UK. They are looking for a Senior GIS Technician / Planner to play a pivotal role in managing and analysing large spatial datasets, supporting network design, and driving innovation within the planning function.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced GIS professional to join a dynamic team, influence design standards, and contribute directly to the rollout of next-generation digital infrastructure.Key Responsibilities
  • Manage, analyse, and transform large spatial datasets describing fibre network architectures.
  • Support the Design & Planning team with network design, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tight deadlines.
  • Liaise with surveyors, engineers, coordinators, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Oversee governance of network asset data and ensure adherence to best practice.
  • Drive improvements in consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of network designs.
  • Ensure design acceptance processes are met and as-built data is validated.
  • Work with IT teams to improve data handling processes and infrastructure.
  • Contribute to productivity and performance monitoring across the planning function.
What We’re Looking ForEssential
  • Strong background in GIS data management and metadata usage within an infrastructure or service provider environment.
  • Solid understanding of IT infrastructure relating to GIS deployments.
  • Experience in civils and fibre network planning (or ability to learn quickly).
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of FTTH/P network architecture.
  • Experience with Openreach PIA or similar.
  • Familiarity with GIS tools such as APX, DPComm, or equivalent.
About You
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
  • Detail-driven with commercial awareness.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to sites or partner locations.
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SER Limited