GIS / Land Referencing Technician - #2196078

GIS / Land Referencing Technician

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

Working arrangement: Hybrid, typically two days per week in the office, with additional attendance as business needs require.

Looking to build your career in GIS, land referencing or planning?

We are recruiting a GIS / Land Referencing Technician on behalf of an established specialist in planning, land and property services. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to gain practical project experience, develop your technical skills and support projects across the public and private sectors.

You will join a dedicated delivery team, using GIS and research skills to capture, analyse and verify land and property information. The role combines mapping, data analysis, planning application support and stakeholder communication, with occasional site visits throughout the UK.

The Role

Working closely with Project Managers, your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and verifying land ownership and occupation information.
• Capturing and updating spatial and textual data using GIS and project systems.
• Reading and interpreting maps, plans and property records.
• Producing accurate plans and supporting project documentation.
• Checking planning applications against validation requirements and liaising with applicants or agents to resolve missing information.
• Communicating professionally with clients, landowners, planning professionals and members of the public.
• Undertaking occasional site visits and recording findings accurately.
• Maintaining project records and quality logs while meeting agreed deadlines and productivity targets.

About you

We are keen to hear from candidates with a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and some exposure to GIS. You may be starting your career or looking to build on initial experience within mapping, land referencing or planning.

You will need:

• Experience of, or exposure to, Geographic Information Systems.
• The ability to read maps and plans, supported by a basic understanding of geography.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking information.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence handling enquiries and resolving challenging conversations professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online research.
• The ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.

Previous GIS work experience, familiarity with HM Land Registry title information, or experience processing planning applications within a Local Planning Authority would be advantageous.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Flexible, agile working arrangements.
• Training and development opportunities.

To apply, submit your CV for consideration.