Highway Drainage Data Specialist
Lanes Group
Manage, validate, and report drainage & geospatial data ensuring UK standards compliance.
11 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Eccles, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Drainage services
Wastewater utility services
Emergency drainage repairs
Blockage removal
Drain rehabilitation
Sewer renewal
CCTV drainage surveys
No‑dig pipe rehabilitation
Sector Specialisms
Drainage
Sewer
Septic Tank
Wastewater
Water Utilities
Gas Supply Networks
Rail Sector
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
data qa/qc
gdms transfer
reporting
compliance
data integration
technical support
- Act as a key liaison between the field survey teams and the engineering/design teams, ensuring data meets project requirements.
- Implement and maintain robust quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes for all incoming data.
- Ensure the accurate and timely transfer of validated data to the company's GDMS.
- Generate comprehensive reports and data summaries for engineers, project managers, and clients.
- Identify and report any data discrepancies, anomalies, or issues to the Head of Highways Survey Operations for resolution.
- Ensure strict compliance with the data collection, formatting, and reporting requirements of CS551 (Drainage and Geotechnical Data Management) and CD535 (Pumping Stations and Ancillary Structures).
- Manage the intake, validation, and processing of all drainage and geospatial survey data from field teams.
- Assist in the integration of new data sources and technologies into the existing systems.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the DDMS and GDMS, suggesting enhancements to workflows and data schemas.
- Provide technical support and guidance to surveyors regarding data collection best practices.
What you bring
python
sql
gis
arcgis
microdrainage
civil engineering
- In-depth knowledge of the requirements of UK standards CS551 and CD535.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of programming languages for data manipulation and scripting (e.g., Python, SQL).
- Experience with specific drainage data management software (e.g., MicroDrainage, WinDes).
- Proficiency with geospatial software (e.g., GIS, ArcGIS) and data management tools.
- Proven experience in a data-focused role, preferably within the civil engineering or highways sector.
- Expertise in managing and processing geospatial data, with strong attention to detail.
- A relevant professional qualification or membership of a professional body.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical issues clearly.
- A vocational qualification or degree in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Geography, or a related discipline.
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network
- Pension scheme
- 24 days holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays
- Death in service
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Company
Overview
1992
Year of Establishment
Founded as a small family drainage firm in Leeds.
250m
Fatberg Clearance
Cleared London’s 250 m fatberg, showcasing engineering expertise.
£215M
Annual Turnover
Exceeds £215 million in revenue, backed by advanced technology and vehicles.
- It grew through strategic acquisitions and expansion into new service areas.
- It secured major contracts with Thames Water and Southern Water, handling citywide sewer maintenance.
- Its work spans large‑scale infrastructure including railway drainage on Crossrail and UV trenchless sewer relining on UK motorways.
- Today, it operates a national network of depots, utility hubs and specialist divisions like Lanes‑i, Sapphire and AQS.
- Safety is our number one priority.
- We value people and treat them with respect and fairness.
- We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- We are committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- We embrace diversity and inclusion in our teams and operations.
- We act with integrity and transparency in all our dealings.
- We invest in the development and well-being of our employees.
2035
Net Zero Commitment
Pledges to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2035.
- Reduction of carbon emissions through fleet modernization and sustainable practices.
- Implementation of sustainable water management solutions across various projects.
- Introduction of green technologies in operations to reduce environmental impact.
- Use of renewable energy sources where possible, including solar-powered systems.
- Continuous monitoring and reporting of environmental impact to ensure alignment with sustainability goals.
- A culture of inclusion is promoted, valuing diverse perspectives.
- Efforts are focused on increasing gender diversity across all levels.
- Active recruitment efforts ensure a diverse and representative workforce.
- Processes are in place to monitor and improve gender balance within senior management and technical roles.
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