GIS Data Coordinator
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Position Overview & Specifications
HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives, and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish, and providing personal and professional development opportunities.
As a GIS Data Coordinator at HS2 you will support HS2 in the form of GIS data management and all related activities. The role requires strong GIS skills across many disciplines for design, construction and operations and maintenance. You will be working within the Digital Engineering team supporting delivery functions and interfacing with suppliers across information types (graphical, non-graphical and geospatial). The role will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on GIS data management such as data production, content publishing, and compliance of data quality & assurance processes.
About the role
- Responsible for management of data exchanges of suppliers within the HS2 Common Data Environment, with particular focus on GIS data.
- Responsible for reporting data quality issues and analysis of root causes to the Digital Engineering Team, HS2 Delivery Teams and Suppliers, with particular focus on GIS data.
- Responsible for compliance, of data created within HS2 and Suppliers, with Digital Engineering standards, specifications, and operating procedures.
- Responsible for developing and delivering training and support to relevant HS2 business functions, Delivery Teams and our Suppliers regarding HS2 standards, specifications, tools, and operating procedures.
- Responsible for identifying areas for improvement and feedback into information requirements, specification development and standards creation through appropriate governance channels. Contribute to the management of the HS2’s Common Data Environment and governance of information, with a particular focus on GIS data.
- Contribute, to undertake transformation of data for other functional uses within HS2 and facilitating appropriate data assurance and approval by others.
- Contribute to the delivery of the Digital Engineering programme. This could include but is not limited to, benefits realisation, integration and evolution of data standards and tools, and raising awareness of HS2’s Digital Engineering strategic goals within HS2, Supply Chain and external stakeholders.
Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies, and procedures on EDI.
About You:
- Data specialism in GIS data and modelling
- Data content and production management
- Data quality techniques, processes, and analysis
- Data assurance techniques and processes
- Knowledge of Automation (Scripts and processes)
The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect
It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. Please attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application and include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Rail Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for GIS Data Coordinator roles across High Speed Two (HS2)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Rail Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,220 - £42,327 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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