GIS Analyst

Cork, Ireland / Dublin, Ireland / Galway, Ireland

Locations: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Ireland.

Recruiter: William Bates. Hiring Manager: Egess Tiri.

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

Overview of the role

• Support the wider GIS team in completing activities to deadlines across several projects
• Assist colleagues with geospatial data digitising, data management, analysis and mapping for report final figure production
• Evaluate user needs and provide recommendations for the most appropriate tool or suite of tools. This may include GIS specific tools, databases, or data management and handling tools including python scripting, FME workbenches or MS Power Automate flows to support project needs
• Manage, query, and analyse spatial and non-spatial data using SQL Server
• Identify and support opportunities for improving workflows for achieving efficiencies and innovative solutions
• Implement solutions for project data management and mapping
• Check and process incoming data and provide high-quality deliverables for colleagues and clients to use
• Work closely with GIS team members in ongoing development and implementation of standards and tools for day to day GIS processes and data management
• Participate in knowledge sharing and professional excellence activities in our Global GIS community of over 700 GIS specialists and users
• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in GIS, computer science, environmental management, geography or a related discipline
• Relevant experience in the geospatial, environmental or engineering industry
• Strong interest in emerging technologies and their practical application to deliver innovative, real world solutions
• Experience using ESRI's ArcGIS Suite (including ArcGIS Online/Portal) and familiarity with spatial analysis workflows and spatial data
• Ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail, including data capture, data management and identifying data patterns and trends
• Highly motivated, conscientious, able to follow guidelines, and committed to ongoing professional development (e.g. working towards a professional body qualification)
• An aptitude for problem solving using scripting (e.g. Python, ESRI Arcade or R) and/or FME
• Experience of database administration (MS SQL Server, or PostgreSQL)
• Have a familiarity with Land Registry data products and some understanding of land referencing
• Some exposure to use of scripting and automation the Office 365 suite (MS Power Automate, Excel VBA, Power Query, Access VBA; Power BI and SharePoint)

If you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please apply.

Benefits

• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Life insurance
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development - we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
• Mentoring and support for career development and progression

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well being, flexibility, and trust.