Graduate GIS Technician

MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy.

Our team of 200+ experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields.

We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our client’s projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience.

Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can‑do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.

Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.

Job Description

Imagine a career where your mapping and spatial analysis skills are actively shaping the future of renewable energy, ecology, planning and environmental projects. That's one of the key advantages of joining our team. As a Graduate GIS Technician, you will join our growing GIS team, where your expertise will be vital for both internal MKO projects and external client deliverables.

As part of the team, you’ll get to work on exciting, impactful projects across the country, putting your formal spatial training and technical skills to the test. Producing high-quality maps and performing critical spatial analysis.

You will be supported every step of the way by the team and further your personal and professional development with a structured training plan.

You’ll work across a diverse range of projects, where your input matters. You will be responsible for:

- Producing high-quality spatial outputs (maps, charts, and data visualisations) for environmental reports and client presentations.
- Conducting complex spatial analysis to inform environmental design and impact assessment.
- Managing, converting, and organising large, complex datasets, ensuring project data integrity and organisation.
- Collaborating closely with our multidisciplinary teams (Planning, Ecology, Ornithology) to ensure accurate and timely map production.
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of our internal GIS standards and best practices.

What we’re looking for in you

- Candidates must be available to commence work immediately.
- Our Graduate GIS Technician role is open to those who have graduated in the last two years with a degree in GIS, Environmental Science, Geography or other related fields, equipping you with the necessary skills to undertake the role.
- We are looking for grads with a strong knowledge of Esri/ArcGIS software and familiarity with field/surveying apps.
- Our grad careers are perfect for you if you have a collaborative and flexible approach with the ambition to excel and grow within a team environment.
- We’re looking for some who is comfortable with presenting and creating training and user guides.
- Those applying to become a Graduate GIS Technician would ideally have knowledge of the Irish Planning system, be organised and thrive in a busy work environment.
- At MKO, we don’t just talk about our values; they are our fundamental guiding principles. We are looking for grads who demonstrate behaviours aligned with our values: Quality, Flexibility, Teamwork, Confidence, and Integrity.

At MKO, your professional development is important to us, with ongoing opportunities for growth, training and leadership development. MKO offers a culture that supports you.

Apply now

Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.

We actively embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental elements of our workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognising that a diverse team fosters innovation, creativity, and a more dynamic work environment. We promote a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique strengths.

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