We are based in Ireland but also work in the UK, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. We are part of the RSK Group, a group of more than 175 companies with over 15,000 employees operating around the globe and are one of the leading engineering and environmental science companies in the world.
About the role
As our Senior GIS Specialist, you will be responsible for designing and developing innovative digital solutions and delivering complex technical projects for our clients to help them deliver outstanding outcomes with geospatial and digital technologies.
The role will involve your experience as a GIS Specialist actively involved in significant projects across multiple sectors and disciplines.
Core role requirements:
Production of high-quality and accurate deliverables to support various reports, including Environmental Impact Assessments and Non-Technical Summaries.
Ability to create smart survey forms and advanced workflows to maximise fieldwork and project efficiency.
Considerable experience in using different analytical tools to enrich and create new data.
To be well practised in multi-criteria evaluations and constraints mapping as well as the use of 3D applications. Working with our suppliers to share and manage consistent spatial datasets.
Below represents the core responsibilities of this role;
GIS Project Leadership:
1. Lead and oversee GIS aspects of our projects from conception to completion.
2. Collaborate with project teams to integrate GIS technologies into project workflows.
Geospatial Analysis:
3. Conduct advanced geospatial analyses to support engineering design, planning, and decision-making.
4. Utilize GIS tools and techniques to solve complex spatial problems.
Data Management:
5. Manage and maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
6. Implement effective data governance and quality assurance procedures.
Mapping and Visualization:
7. Create high-quality maps and visualizations for internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
8. Develop innovative ways to present and communicate spatial information.
9. Delivery of hydrological modelling output to prescribed standards of the OPW.
Technical Expertise:
10. Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in GIS technology.
11. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior GIS staff.
12. Provide support for the increased utilisation of QGIS across the business.
13. Tracking opportunities
14. Coordinating pre-qualifications and tender submissions with our bids department for review and approval with the Head of Department.
Qualifications and Experience:-
15. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, or related field.
16. Minimum 7 years of experience in GIS, with a focus on civil engineering projects.
17. Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS and QGIS.
18. Experience in the integration of GIS and AutoCAD-based design output.
19. Strong understanding of geospatial data standards, projections, and coordinate systems.
20. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Skills and Competencies
21. Experience with spatial analysis, 3D modelling, and terrain analysis.
22. Strong programming/scripting skills (Python, SQL, etc.) for automation and customization.
23. Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modelling) and its integration with GIS.
24. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
Behavioural
25. You will be a self-starter with the ambition to succeed.
26. You will be a good communicator who has excellent interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with team members, clients, and project stakeholders.