Geospatial Graduate Consultant - Dublin

Arup; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is a global consultancy seeking a Graduate Geospatial Consultant to join its Geospatial team in Ireland. You will combine GIS, remote sensing, and data analytics to support sustainable infrastructure projects.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to capture, analyse, model and visualise geospatial data, helping clients make informed decisions for people and the planet. You will develop technical skills in geospatial technologies, data management and automation while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in a relevant discipline with GIS/remote sensing focus.
• Master’s degree or PhD in a geospatial field is desirable.
• Strong interest in geospatial innovation, sustainability and digital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of geospatial and digital projects to agreed quality, budget and programme requirements.
• Apply GIS, remote sensing and spatial data analysis techniques to real-world client challenges.
• Process, analyse and visualize geospatial datasets using industry-leading tools.
• Contribute to the design, testing and implementation of geospatial data systems and digital solutions.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geospatial insights into wider projects.
• Develop technical skills in geospatial technologies, data management, automation and emerging digital solutions.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

GIS workflows

Teamwork

Communication

Sustainability focus

Education

Bachelor's degree (Level 8) in Geospatial field

Master's degree in Geospatial Science

PhD in Geospatial Science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

QGIS

FME

Earth Observation

Job description

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

At Arup, our Geospatial team combines geospatial data, remote sensing, digital innovation and analytical expertise to help solve some of the world's most complex challenges across the built and natural environment. As part of our Consulting and Digital Services business, you will work on impactful projects that support sustainable infrastructure, climate resilience, nature restoration, transport network and digital transformation initiatives.

Working alongside specialists from multiple disciplines, you will use cutting‑edge geospatial technologies to capture, analyse, model and visualise data, helping clients make informed decisions that create positive outcomes for people and the planet.

As a Graduate Geospatial Consultant, you will contribute (but not be limited) to:

• Support the delivery of geospatial and digital projects to agreed quality, budget and programme requirements.
• Apply GIS, remote sensing and spatial data analysis techniques to solve real‑world client challenges.
• Process, analyse and visualise geospatial datasets using industry-leading tools and technologies.
• Contribute to the design, testing and implementation of geospatial data systems and digital solutions.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geospatial insights into wider engineering, planning and environmental projects.
• Develop your technical skills in geospatial technologies, data management, automation and emerging digital solutions.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

A Bachelor's degree (Level 8 or above), Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline, including:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing
• Geospatial Data Analysis
• Geographic Information Science (GIScience)
• Geo-Information Science & Earth Observation
• Geocomputation
• Geoinformatics
• Geography (with a strong GIS focus)
• Environmental Science with Geospatial Applications
• Spatial Data Science
• Surveying and Geomatics
• Earth Observation and Remote Sensing

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or QGIS.
• Exposure to Python, SQL or other data analysis tools.
• Understanding of spatial data management and GIS workflows.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Interest in geospatial innovation, digital technologies and sustainability.
• Experience with FME, Earth Observation, spatial databases, BIM workflows, GIS application development or open‑source GIS tools would be advantageous but is not essential.

We also welcome applications from candidates who hold, or are currently pursuing, a Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline. Whether your qualification is at Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral level, we are looking for individuals who demonstrate technical excellence, curiosity, creativity and a passion for shaping a more sustainable built environment.

To Be Considered For a Graduate Opportunity, Your Application Must Include a Copy Of Your Academic Transcript And Meet The Following Criteria

• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. We advise that you apply early.

Closing Date : 12 November 2026

Eligibility

We’re able to consider candidates who require an employment permit to work in Ireland, where the role and offered salary meet the Irish Government’s eligibility criteria (for example, under the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit schemes). All Employment Permits are granted at the discretion of the Deciding Officer with offers contingent to obtaining the correct immigration to work and reside in Ireland.

What we offer you

• Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success.
• As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
• We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.
• Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
• We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.
• For our permanent members we offer private medical insurance allowances, life assurance and income protection cover.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may inform us of any disability, learning difference, or other circumstance that may require reasonable adjustments for interviews or assessments. Any information provided will be used only to make appropriate arrangements and will not be considered in any other aspect of your application or selection process.

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