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We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.\n\nAbout your team:\nWe’re the pride of Ireland. Bord Gáis Energyhave been powering the nation’s homes and businesses for almost 40 years. But now, we’re so much more than just gas and electric. Throughour unique combination of household heroes and energy assets, we’re at the heart of the energy transition in Ireland, strengthening the country’s energy security and helping customers get ready for a net zero future.\nGIS Specialist\nLocation: Cork, Ireland - hybrid working\nPermanent\nThe role\nThe GIS Specialist is is a hands-on role supporting the development and delivery of utility-scale energy projects including Gas Peaker Plants, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), synchronous condensers, and associated grid infrastructure.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with planning, engineering, environmental, grid, construction, land and health & safety teams, providing GIS support across a portfolio of renewable energy projects. The role involves managing spatial data, producing high-quality mapping outputs, undertaking spatial analysis, and contributing to project delivery throughout the development lifecycle. The position offers an opportunity to build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams while developing expertise in large-scale renewable energy projects and play a key role in delivering Ireland's energy transition.\nKey Responsibilities & What you’ll be doing:\nManage, maintain and update GIS databases and project spatial datasets.\nIntegrate data from multiple sources including environmental surveys, engineering designs, site investigations, satellite imagery, planning information and field surveys.\nEnsure spatial data accuracy, consistency and compliance with internal quality standards.\nImplement data quality control procedures and maintain robust GIS data management practices.\nSupport data gathering and spatial information management across multiple concurrent projects.\nProduce high-quality maps and spatial outputs for project development, planning applications, stakeholder engagement and construction activities.\nCreate clear and informative visualisations to support decision-making by project teams and senior management.\nPrepare mapping and graphics for reports, presentations, public consultations and regulatory submissions.\nDevelop interactive mapping products where appropriate to improve project communication and collaboration.\nUndertake spatial analysis to support site identification, feasibility assessments, planning constraints mapping and project development.\nAnalyse environmental, technical and land-use datasets to identify opportunities and project risks.\nConduct spatial queries and reporting to support project teams and management.\nMaintain analytical workflows and ensure outputs are technically robust and reproducible.\nSkills, knowledge & experience required:\nDegree, Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.\nPrior professional GIS experience.\nExperience using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.\nStrong GIS data management and cartographic skills.\nExperience producing mapping outputs for infrastructure, environmental or planning projects.\nAbility to manage multiple tasks and work independently with limited supervision.\nExcellent organisational and communication skills.\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.\nIt would be great if you have experience working within renewable energy, utilities, environmental consultancy, engineering or infrastructure sectors, along with some familiarity with planning and environmental assessment processes. Experience using GIS tools such as ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey123 or Story Maps, as well as Python, ModelBuilder or other GIS automation tools, would be an advantage. An understanding of national mapping datasets and coordinate systems, alongside experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams, would also be beneficial.\nWhy should you apply?\nWe’re not a perfect place - but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you. \nhttps://www.morethanacareer.energy/bordgais\nIf you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. \nHelp us, help you. 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