Mapping Executive Athlone

Strategic Property Department has key responsibilities across all pillars of the Agency's strategic objectives. The Department is responsible for the management of property portfolio with key activities including delivery of the Regional Building Programme, Strategic Infrastructure Development, Strategic Land acquisitions, Next Generation Sites Initiative, Stakeholder Engagement and Influencing, Sustainability Initiatives at Scale, Asset Management and Estate Management.

As part of the Property Legal, Conveyancing and Procurement Team the Property Mapping Executive provides vital support across all functions of the Property Department, in particular the preparation and management of all mapping related documentation for inclusion in the legal conveyancing process.

The Property Mapping Executive ensures that the boundaries of land banks are accurately recorded for asset management and marketing purposes, and that correct mapping and title information is provided to existing and prospective clients in our marketing and transactional interactions.

The Property Mapping Executive is also responsible for managing and developing GIS mapping system, a dynamic and user-friendly geospatial platform that supports both property and regional operational requirements. This role requires a knowledgeable and approachable self-starter with specialised mapping and surveying experience.

Key Tasks

• To carry out all required surveying of IDA lands using GPS surveying equipment
• To prepare and manage all property related documentation for inclusion in the legal conveyancing process, including the preparation of property instructions, reviewing title burdens, requisitions, completing Declarations of Identity
• Preparation of information maps, transaction maps, contract maps, rectification maps and Land registry compliant maps
• To manage maintain and update the GIS database
• To Manage and maintain geospatial datasets in a growing Geospatial and Data Department to ensure databases and web applications are up to-date, and develop new processes and procedures, as necessary
• To develop dashboards, workflows and automate processes to increase efficiencies
• To provide continued training and support to Property and Regions on the GIS interface
• To assist with site due diligence and title investigation in respect of acquisitions
• To deal with third party Consultants/Engineers on the accurate setting out of sites for disposal & boundary rectifications and to engage with third parties to resolve boundary irregularities
• To update and maintain CAD mapping
• To contribute to the Department as part of the Strategic Property Team
• Any other appropriate duties as shall contribute to the achievement of the purpose and function of the post
• To utilise technology effectively in order to manage the property business in the most effective and efficient manner
• To prepare and present proposals as appropriate in respect of Property Mapping matters
• To ensure dignity, respect and equality are applied within and outside the Organisation and that a work life balance is supported as much as possible in the workplace
• To ensure that continuous learning and development is undertaken through informal and formal learning and participation in the Performance Management and Development Review Process

Key Competencies Required

• Client focused relationship building
• Project Management
• Communications & personal effectiveness
• Business & Property knowledgeNegotiation & Influencing
• Creativity & Innovation
• Networking

Additional Requirements

• A Level 8 degree qualification in Engineering or Surveying
• 3+ years' experience in a similar role
• Proficient in use of GPS equipment, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS
• Conveyancing knowledge and knowledge of title registration
• Ability to work well under pressure, independently and on own initiative
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• A full driving licence is essential
• Aspects of this role will require travel and working outside of normal office hours
• Ongoing flexibility and interest in international career progression and development is required

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of Safe's FME platform
• Knowledge in scripting skills Python, SQL etc
• Knowledge in Oracle, Tableau and Power BI