Planning Back
GIS Analyst
Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest Irish owned consultants with centres of excellence in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment and Renewables. FT provides design and contract management services for the construction of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridgeworks, rail, solid waste facilities, renewable energy, drainage, water and wastewater treatment facilities, airports, tunnels and gas pipelines.
FT is looking to recruit a GIS Analyst to join our Energy & Planning team in either our Cork, Carlow or Dublin Offices. The role will suit candidates with a minimum of 5+ years of experience. The successful candidate will join an established company and will have the opportunity to broaden their existing range of skills and experiences. This position offers exposure to a number of project types within the company, including large waste management infrastructure development, public realm, urban development and renewable energy projects. FT offers the successful candidate a clear path for career development to Director positions.
FT's Responsibilities
- Prepare and present drawings, figures and metrics, using GIS software in response to requests from across the business
- Prepare proposals and costings of work
- Perform spatial analysis
- Create automatic processes to integrate data into a GIS database and perform assessments
- Develop workflow processes and documentation
- Produce 2D and 3D models to share GIS and CAD data into web and mobile applications
- Use initiative and knowledge to support the GIS team and grow expertise in the use of GIS software and other tools
- Contribute to the preparation and writing of technical reports and other documentation as required
- Liaise with clients on a regular basis, understand client requirements and provide appropriate solutions while developing and managing healthy client relationships
- Attend onsite meetings with the client and other professionals as required, maintaining the reputation of FT at all times
- Ensure project compliance with all relevant standards, i.e. ISO, standard approaches, etc.
- Ensure compliance with FT company policies and procedures, and relevant Health and Safety legislation
- Ensure assigned project tasks are delivered to the timescales, quality and costs agreed with the client and as outlined by the Project Owner
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with all team members
- Display efficient work methods, using own initiative and working as part of a team
- Use own initiative to try to resolve problems and ask questions of other team members to allow completion of tasks
- Obtain information required to do the job by asking questions of other team members, Project Owners or Line Manager
- Well-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to organise own workload and be able to work autonomously
- Have all work checked and approved, and participate in project review/progress meetings
- Communicate any issues impacting work completion to Line Manager. Take initiative to identify obstacles to progress.
- Provide more junior team members help and advice
- Identify and drive continuous improvement in process, technology, knowledge base, etc.
Skills / Qualifications
- Hold a suitable Level 8 or Level 9 degree – GIS/Geography/Geology, with advanced knowledge in GIS software
- Experience in ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS for Desktop/ArcGIS Online/Portal for ArcGIS
- Data interoperability or FME
- ESRI model builder
- ArcGIS collector/Survey 123 App/Field Maps
- Experience with ArcGIS extensions such as Spatial Analyst, Insights and Dashboards
- Knowledge of BIM, SQL or Python would be advantageous however is not essential
- Full driving licence required
- Minimum 5 years of postgraduate work experience
- Strong working knowledge of GIS and data management for infrastructure projects
- Experience working in Consulting Engineering or related area
- Experience working and coordinating with technical specialists and engineers
- Good experience organising and developing complex tasks involving multiple parties within a short timeframe
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written), analytical and organisation skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Efficient work methods, functioning both as part of team and on own initiative
- Ability to adopt and work to new procedures and systems quickly
- Prepared to travel to site visits and client meetings
- Ability and willingness to understand and follow instructions
An attractive package will be offered to the successful candidate including shorter working Friday, medical benefit and professional body support. FT is an equal opportunities employer. Our company culture champions diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing through ongoing programs. FT encourages continuous professional development, creativity and flexibility. All CVs are treated in the strictest confidence. Please submit your application by e-mail to careers@ftco.ie.
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FT’s specialist planning team services a wide range of projects within the Development Sector from renewable energy projects (both onshore and offshore), Residential and Commercial Development, Large scale infrastructure project such as roads and greenways and Electricity Infrastructure.
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