A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.
Geospatial Consultant
Ove Arup & Partners Ireland Limited (trading as Arup) is one of Ireland’s leading engineering consultancies employing more than 650 staff.
We are currently seeking a permanent full time Geospatial Consultant to join our Geospatial team within Advisory & Digital Services at our office at 50 Ringsend Road, Dublin 4. Working with a range of clients in the public and private sectors, this role is an exciting new opportunity for a Geospatial Consultant to support the delivery of multiple Digital technology projects.


Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Experience working with enterprise GIS solutions (Arc GIS Enterprise or open-source solutions)
• Experience with web-based GIS (e.g. Arc GIS Online, HTML, CSS, Leaflet, Post GIS)
• Cartographic or 3D visualization experience
• Experience in the field of Remote Sensing or Earth Observation
• Experience and interest in applying spatial solutions to complex engineering problems
• Proven ability to perform in a deadline-driven environment
• Past history of technical presentations and technical writing

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Experienced in using Arc GIS Pro, Arc GIS Online & QGIS to create Geospatial data solutions and conduct spatial analysis.
• Proficient in designing and implementing Geospatial data solutions on projects that use web-based geospatial technologies and integrate multiple large geospatial datasets.
• Experience using spatial ETL applications, specifically FME, for data conversions.
• Knowledge of or experience implementing Geospatial data management standards.
• Knowledge of open spatial datasets.
• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills for data manipulation and management.
• Excellent ability to communicate complex technical ideas to a non-technical audience.

Your Education/Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field
• Minimum 4 years’ experience providing geospatial solutions
• Expertise in desktop GIS software such as Arc GIS Pro
• Experience of data management and interoperability standard processes in the built environment (e.g. FME, Project Wise, Autodesk Construction Cloud, CAD/BIM packages)
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment
• Must be eager to learn, highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.

We are looking for people with the following qualities

• A collaborative style of working.
• A belief in Arup’s global strategy of creating a better world through sustainable development.
• Be driven and motivated to work in a commercial consulting environment.
• An organised and methodological approach to problem solving and decision-making.

What to expect at Arup:

• A multicultural and informal working environment where you can develop professionally by being part of a team who enjoy what they do.
• We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
• Opportunities for short or long assignments at Arup’s offices and projects anywhere in the world.
• Employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme, which is dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
• Competitive performance-based salary growth.
• A strong corporate culture committed to its values: quality of work, holistic approach, humane organization, straight and honourable dealings, social usefulness and reasonable prosperity.
• Continuous training and professional development that will allow you to adapt to the growing needs of our clients as we embrace digital transformation.

Join us in shaping a better world.
Our goal is to shape a better world, finding solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems. From climate action to social value, we consider the most expansive impacts of our work. Our drive to build a more sustainable, resilient and equitable future shapes our culture and has made us leaders in sustainable development. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary design teams focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that create a better future for people, places, and the planet.
'A better way'- Sustainability and Social Equity
At Arup, we strive to bring environmental sustainability and social equity together. We put sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development that helps tackle issues such as climate change and poverty. We have made a commitment to reach net zero by 2030 and to contribute meaningfully to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating shared value for our clients and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Read our net zero carbon plan here. Read our net zero carbon plan here.
A career at Arup gives you the chance to have a positive impact on the world. For us, corporate responsibility is not just a policy; it’s a way of working.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background based on merit, fairness and respect. At Arup, you’ll be a welcomed member of the team with opportunities to participate in social, cultural and educational events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or with your colleagues by joining staff networks such as those for women, culture or the LGBTQ+ community.
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