Description
An opportunity has arisen to join the team at Cubico Sustainable Investments as a GIS Analyst. Reporting to the Senior Development Manager, this role's main responsibility is to conduct spatial analysis and create detailed, high-quality maps to support site selection, feasibility studies, development plans, and land ownership assessments for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, and battery storage) across the UK.
This position will work from our Manchester office on a hybrid basis.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct spatial analysis and create detailed, high-quality maps to support site selection, feasibility studies, development plans, and land ownership assessments for renewable energy projects across the UK.
* Collect, manage, and maintain geospatial data related to land ownership, land use, environmental constraints, infrastructure, and regulatory guidelines in line with internal project development standards and UK planning standards and regulations.
* Assist in identifying and evaluating potential sites for renewable energy project opportunities.
* Provide support in identifying and assessing the feasibility of grid-scale wind, solar PV, and battery storage projects in the UK from a development risk perspective. Evaluate project risks from a GIS perspective and provide mitigation strategies.
* Work closely with project managers and third-party consultants to integrate GIS data into the project lifecycle.
* Utilise GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online) and other data analysis tools for geospatial analysis, visualisation, and collaboration.
* Manage an internal ArcGIS Online presence for creating and maintaining web maps, apps, and dashboards, and sharing data and analysis across teams and stakeholders.
* Ensure the quality and consistency of GIS data, maintaining high standards in data accuracy, integrity, and adherence to both internal and UK industry standards and best practices.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
The Successful Candidate Will Have
* Prior experience as a GIS Analyst, ideally within the renewable energy sector or another environmental sector, but it is not essential.
Key Skills And Capabilities
* Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ArcGIS Online).
* Experience with ArcGIS Online for web mapping, app building, dashboard creation, and sharing data across teams and stakeholders.
* Strong understanding of spatial analysis and geospatial modelling techniques.
* Skilled at producing high-quality cartographic outputs.
* Excellent data management skills and a strong understanding of available UK geospatial data.
* Competence with Microsoft Office software suite.
* Familiarity with automating tasks and processes using Python, ESRI tools, and/or FME.
* Analytical problem solver, with a strong ability to analyse large and complex datasets, identify patterns, and extract insights to inform project planning and decision-making.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences and build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to address challenges with creative solutions, ensuring optimal outcomes for projects.
* Ability to work with precision and maintain high standards in geospatial data accuracy and reporting.
* Organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
* An enthusiastic character, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to display determination, drive, and motivation to learn new skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Geography, Geospatial Information Systems, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, or other related field or relevant renewable energy discipline. A Master’s degree is not essential but is desirable.
Established in 2015, Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico), a London-headquartered firm, is one of the world’s leaders in providing renewable energy across the Americas, Europe, and Australia. Owned equally by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and PSP Investments, two of the world’s largest pension funds with over USD300 bn under management, Cubico is committed to a long-term growth strategy designed to make it one of the largest and best in class renewable energy investors in the world.
Cubico holds a portfolio of around 9 GW, with assets across the wind, solar PV, solar thermal, and transmission line technologies. Covering the whole energy chain from development and construction to operation, the company’s portfolio is located across 9 countries: Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, the United States (USA), Greece, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom (UK), and Australia.
Cubico is driven by six core values: Diversity, Respect, Integrity, Value Creation, and Excellence, which make up the final value DRIVE. These values encourage employees to take pride and satisfaction in their work, strive to achieve their goals, and go the extra mile to attain outstanding results, whilst acting with the utmost integrity and behaving ethically in the course of their employment. Cubico’s employees are central to its success and, as a result, the company looks for people who believe in its purpose, will take full account of its impact, and are motivated to make a positive contribution to communities and the environment and build a better future.
As part of Cubico's culture and values, we embrace diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building talented teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented minority groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr