Multi‑disciplinary planning, environmental, ecology & engineering consultancy for complex public & private projects.
Produce GIS maps and spatial analyses for environmental and planning projects as a graduate technician.
1 months ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Office Full-Time
Company Size
320 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Forestry
Healthcare
Industrial
Nature Conservation
Residential
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Role
Description
map production
gis standards
spatial analysis
data management
team collaboration
Producing high-quality spatial outputs (maps, charts, and data visualisations) for environmental reports and client presentations.
Assisting in the development and maintenance of our internal GIS standards and best practices.
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.
Requirements
arcgis
esri
field apps
gis degree
organised
irish planning
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.
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’re looking for some who is comfortable with presenting and creating training and user guides.
We are looking for grads with a strong knowledge of Esri/ArcGIS software and familiarity with field/surveying apps.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2008
Year Founded
The company was established through the merger of two Irish planning consultancies.
28
Specialists
Began as a boutique firm with 28 specialists.
2019
Galway Office Launch
Opened a flagship office in a redeveloped heritage space in Galway.
2024
Acquisition
Acquired water and engineering expertise through CDM Smith Ireland.
It delivers complex projects like windfarms, data centres, ports, roads and mixed-use developments, blending technical know-how with ecological stewardship.
Sector strengths include infrastructure (roads, electricity, water), industrial and commercial campuses, residential schemes, renewable energy and public realm works.
Its planning team, one of Ireland’s largest, has pioneered strategic infrastructure developments, appeals, masterplanning and expert witness roles.
Uniquely, MKO integrates bat and bird surveying, drone GIS, acoustics and digital mapping under one roof — a rare ecological-engineering fusion.
Culture + Values
Committed to excellence in all they do.
Value teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
Emphasize innovative thinking to solve complex challenges.
Dedicated to providing exceptional service to clients.
Maintain integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
Environment + Sustainability
2030
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions.
Aims to reduce carbon footprint through energy efficiency, sustainable sourcing, and waste management practices.
Promotes sustainability through eco-friendly solutions in projects and operations.
Measures and tracks environmental impact annually to ensure progress toward sustainability goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
Women make up 30% of workforce
Gender Representation
The company currently has a workforce composition where women account for 30% of its employees.
fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace that promotes equal opportunity for all
strategic goals include increasing gender diversity across all levels of the organization
implements regular training on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership