GIS Specialist

FDM are delighted to be recruiting for this excellent geospatial role for a client based in Athenry, Galway. This is a full-time hybrid role. You will need to be available onsite in Athenry for an average of three days a week with an option to reduce after initial on-boarding period.

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work full-time in Ireland.

As a GIS Specialist, you will work with project managers and specialised engineering teams to develop, manage and maintain GIS solutions associated with ongoing transport asset management projects (roads, tunnels, light-rail, active travel and greenways). The ArcGIS environment is central to all geospatial tasks and as such, exposure to the ArcGIS platform is a necessity in this role especially ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, and including Survey123, Dashboards and Experience Builder (or other Web Mapping Applications).

This role provides a platform for a GIS Professional to provide innovative solutions to industry challenges along with the capability to expand their GIS knowledge with a company that will focus energy on your growth.

Key responsibilities include…

• Prepare, manage and maintain spatial datasets and databases for engineering, operations and client GIS systems.
• Produce maps and other GIS outputs to support engineering analysis and field operations.
• Perform spatial analysis, geoprocessing, data validation and quality assurance across road-network, asset, survey and other transport datasets, including linear-referencing workflows where required.
• Develop, configure and support mobile GIS applications and data-collection workflows used by company and client teams.
• Develop, test and maintain browser-based GIS applications and dashboards, including interactive maps, filters, charts and data-export tools.
• Integrate ArcGIS Online web maps and hosted layers with custom web applications, databases and other data services.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts and automated workflows for spatial-data processing, validation, reporting and improved operational efficiency.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and handover information so that GIS applications, scripts, datasets and workflows can be maintained by other team members.

Essential Knowledge and Experience…

• Strong practical experience with ArcGIS Pro, including spatial analysis, geoprocessing, data validation, linear referencing and road- or network-analysis tools.
• Strong practical experience with ArcGIS Online, including content and user management, hosted layers and web maps, and applications such as Survey123, Field Maps, Experience Builder, Dashboards and StoryMaps.
• Experience preparing, managing and quality-assuring spatial datasets and geodatabases.
• Experience producing clear maps and GIS outputs for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal English, organisational ability, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• ETL – taking files from disparate sources and adding to geodatabases
• WGS84 (4326), ITM (2157) and IG (29902).

Desirable Knowledge and Experience…

• Experience supporting transport, utility-network or asset-management projects as a GIS technician or specialist.
• Experience developing or supporting bespoke geospatial or data-driven applications using JavaScript or TypeScript, modern web frameworks and REST APIs.
• Experience with Python automation, relational database management systems and spatial databases, including SQL Server or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
• Experience integrating ArcGIS Online web maps and hosted layers with custom applications, databases and other data services.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub, cloud platforms such as AWS, automated testing and disciplined software-development practices.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools, such as Claude Code or similar, alongside code review, testing, version control and documentation.
• Project-management or agile delivery experience, including qualifications such as PRINCE2 or Scrum Master certification.
• Experience planning and coordinating multidisciplinary projects or managing and supervising teams.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across engineering, spatial and digital datasets.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to all or a subset of the below…

• A thorough understanding of GIS technology platform including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience of ArcGIS Online Administration.
• Experience with ArcGIS Online Applications; including Experience Builder, Web App Builder, and Dashboards.
• Experience of Survey123/Field Maps.
• Experience in the design and implementation of GIS solutions using Model Builder and/or Python Scripting.
• General application of GIS technology and data.
• Cartography and map representation.
• Expertise in best current practice in data management and analysis.
• Implementation of spatial databases using geodatabase schema methods.
• Encouraging the use and integration of GIS in daily work practices.
• Skills transfer and training.
• On-site problem solving and development.
• Experience of completing tasks to achieve time, cost and quality targets.
• Something extra from the desirables.

Whats on offer…

• A fantastic opportunity to join a specialised firm, and play a significant role in shaping their business in the mid to longer term.
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Annual membership costs for professional institutions.
• Comprehensive Continued Professional Development program
• Annual performance reviews and mentoring with senior engineers.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Income protection and Death in service benefit.
• Allowance payment when working away.
• Dynamic and rewarding career with challenging, varied and interesting projects.
• The role will be based in their Athenry Office. Hybrid working options will also be provided.