Geospatial Managing Consultant - Ireland

Geospatial Managing Consultant - Ireland

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Job location: Republic of Ireland (Preferred) or Northern Ireland (The role requires residency in one of these locations)

Would you be a good fit for the 1Spatial Professional Services team?

We are looking for people who are collaborative, smart and innovative and who care about learning and continuous improvement. You will be a self-motivated problem solver with good communication skills. You will be working with our customers to help solve the data-centric problems that they face using a variety of applications and tool kits, including geographic information systems (GIS), databases and 1Spatial technologies.

The role will be varied and interesting with an opportunity to work with data from different industries in both spatial and non-spatial formats. There will be an opportunity and requirement for travel to customer locations and events throughout Ireland and the UK.

You will be responsible for:

As a Managing Consultant at 1Spatial Ireland, you will lead teams responsible for delivering customer-focussed projects, as well as contributing to the development of 1Spatial products and solutions. You will frequently work closely with our customers, so a confident and engaging customer-facing persona is essential. As an experienced technical leader in geospatial, you will manage a local virtual team of technical consultants, support engineers, and developers to deliver solutions while supporting individuals in their career development and progression.

The work will utilise 1Spatial’s own rules-based product solutions, third party products such as FME from Safe Software, Esri ArcGIS, VertiGIS and open-source technologies including GeoServer, QGIS and PostGIS. You will use these tools to deliver enterprise geospatial solutions that enable our customers to automate the modification, management, and reuse of complex data. You will also work in cooperation with the sales team to identify opportunities, construct demonstrations and deliver presentations to win business.

The role will report to the UK & Ireland Head of Delivery and depending on candidate experience there may be the opportunity for additional operational leadership responsibilities for the 1Spatial Ireland business unit.

Requirements

At 1Spatial, we leverage the SFIA levels of responsibility to define the various job levels and to facilitate career growth. This particular position is aimed at candidates who are currently at SFIA level 5-7; Here are some specific qualifications and requirements for this role:

• A degree in a relevant field such as Geographical Science, Data Science, GIS, or equivalent practical experience.
• Residency in Ireland or Northern Ireland is a key requirement of this role.
• A pragmatic approach to problem-solving, coupled with strong customer engagement skills, sharp analytical abilities, and meticulous attention to detail.
• A genuine enthusiasm for learning, enhancing your skills, and gaining hands-on experience.
• Experience in line management of technical staff, establishing objectives and career development plans.
• Familiarity with spatial technologies and data, particularly with tools like GeoServer, Safe FME, Esri ArcGIS, QGIS or VertiGIS.
• Experience with programming or data processing languages such as Python, R, SQL and PL/SQL, is a plus.
• Familiarity with geospatial solution architectures and web technology.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, ideally Azure, to design and deliver enterprise geospatial solutions.
• Experience with database administration, preferably in Oracle, is a plus.
• A willingness to complete security clearance checks for Government-related projects.

Benefits

We are a global leader in geospatial data management and software solutions. We pride ourselves on our expertise, market-leading software, and trusted reputation of delivering excellence to customers on critical national infrastructure projects across multiple sectors from utilities, to transport, to the environment, to defence. We genuinely believe we make a difference in the world by helping organisations harness the power of location-based insights to drive smarter decision-making. 

We consistently strive to create an inclusive and collaborative work environment and we will always look for opportunities to improve as we owe this to our team. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to work on great projects with cutting-edge geospatial technology that make a difference, and help shape the future of sectors as diverse as transport, defence, infrastructure, environment, and utilities.

• Here’s what we offer: 
• A genuinely flexible working environment that supports your work-life balance 
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement 
• A chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company that has received a mention in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 list for medium-sized organisations
• In addition to... 
• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays
• A gifted day off to celebrate your birthday 
• Option to buy or sell annual leave 
• Pension scheme
• Group Life Assurance & PHI
• Private Healthcare
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Mental Health Advocates
• Inclusive Fertility and Pregnancy Loss Leave (also accessible to partners)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay, 5 Maternal Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave during pregnancy) and Enhanced Paternity Pay and Leave (6 Weeks)
• Annual Personal Development Allowance
• Long service awards

Our People team will be reviewing applications, and if your experience and skills seem like a great fit, we'll be sure to connect!

You can expect a call from the hiring manager to chat about the role, your background, and how you could contribute to our team. Then there will be an interview where you'll also have the chance to:

• Meet some future colleagues
• Ask any questions you have
• If we're not quite the right match, we'll let you know why, so you can continue your job search with valuable feedback. 

Please note that we require that all candidates are able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in either the Republic of Ireland (preferred) or Northern Ireland.  Preference will be given to candidates that are currently resident in these locations.

We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity to create a culture of inclusivity, belonging, and 1Team spirit. We do this with respect, care and kindness for each other.