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THE ROLE

This role will be responsible for creating, managing and maintaining our GIS and geospatial information that will be used for capturing environmental and social data for our assets across multiple geographies. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with authoritative capability in GIS, data management and web mapping, with the ability to apply these skills and provide analytical insights for a range of applications.

The role will drive and deliver environmental and social geospatial baseline data collation across the investment lifecycle process and maintain the geospatial database with information from mergers and acquisitions, planning and development, construction, and monitoring and asset management reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working alongside NextEnergy Capital professionals, this will be an integral role in the Investment Management team:

• Create, develop, manage and maintain a spatial database/data library for our solar and storage assets and to ensure it is systematically updated with data deliverables from consultants, contractors, publicly available datasets and survey information
• Manage environmental and social geospatial information, including third-party data, across all assets and funds using ArcGIS Desktop/Pro or similar opensource software
• Support Environmental and Social Due Diligence through geospatial analysis of potential constraints and opportunities of site locations
• Undertake geospatial analysis for consenting, development and construction of solar and storage assets as required
• Support in developing a robust and resilient data framework that is compatible with, and facilitates, verification standards for biodiversity and carbon credits
• Provide high-quality, error-free cartographic and geospatial support and analysis for internal reporting requirements as well as external disclosure and ESG reporting
• Provide geospatial analysis and report on ESG metrics that are aligned with evolving biodiversity and sustainability/climate strategy
• Identify synergies and links with teams across the Group to develop strategic partnerships, including IT and Asset Management, for the integration of GIS infrastructure and support the development of geospatial solutions and applications

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

You will be highly proactive with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a wider team. Passionate about cartography, you will have a demonstrable track record in analysing, interpreting, quantifying and summarising multicriteria geospatial data.

• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills when collaborating with multiple stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with excellent organisational skills
• Have a curious, innovative, proactive, and systematic approach to your work
• Be a Subject Matter Expert in your field of GIS and data management
• Are comfortable managing large volumes of data and systematically maintaining and cataloguing in a form that is accessible and useable
• Solution-driven through a good understanding of geodatabases, data management strategies and standards
• Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy
• Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or MSc degree in a GIS-related technical discipline and ideally a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Strong cartography skills, advanced knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS. Familiarity with CAD based software. Ability to develop geoprocessing models and tools using ESRI Model Builder and/or QGIS Processing Modeller. Basic programming scripts and query language experience (e.g. Javascript, Python, SQL).
• Experience in the use of MS Office 365 including Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint. Data management experience in delivering solutions, analysis and products with high quality processes and documentation.
• Power BI and dashboard design, remote sensing and image processing skills in context of environmental applications and assessment desirable.
• The right to work in the UK.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
• 38 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
• Private pension
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to [email protected]. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days. The closing date for applications is 30th March 2023.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.