Geospatial Insights Manager

KPMG Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Annual leave enhancements

Relocation assistance

Learning & Development support

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Geospatial Insights Manager to lead planning, analytics and advisory work across housing, transport, energy, and infrastructure in Ireland.

Join a multidisciplinary team within KPMG Planning to shape major decisions with spatial intelligence and evidence-led analysis, while mentoring colleagues and contributing to business growth.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 qualification (or equivalent) in Geospatial Science, GIS, Geography, Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Data Analytics or related topics.
• 4–7 years of strong professional experience in built environment, infrastructure, property, development or advisory sectors.
• Proven ability in project management and delivering outputs from inception to completion.
• Analytical mindset, ability to interrogate datasets and translate into insights using data visualisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver impactful geospatial projects and advisory outputs for clients.
• Develop robust methodologies and analytical approaches using geospatial, demographic and socio-economic data.
• Build trusted client relationships and define project scopes and delivery approaches.
• Provide technical leadership, QA and mentoring within the team.
• Support business development and contribute to growth of the advisory team.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Geospatial science

GIS

Data analytics

Urban design

Planning

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

NFQ Level 8 qualification in Geospatial/Related field

Job description

Are you our next Geospatial Insights Manager?

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Location: Dublin, with Hybrid Working Model

Grade: Manager / Associate Director

Contract type: Permanent

A Snapshot Of Your Peer Group

• An NFQ Level 8 qualification (or equivalent), where a major component featured one or more of the following: Geospatial Science, GIS, Geography, Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Data Analytics or other relevant topics. Equivalent academic experience will always be considered.
• Strong professional experience within the built environment, infrastructure, property, development or advisory sectors, with a track record of applying analytical and evidence-led approaches to client challenges (ranging from four to seven years).
• Proven ability in project management and delivery from inception through to completion; integrating specialist inputs into coherent, high‑quality outputs.
• Naturally curious and analytical, with the ability to interrogate complex datasets, identify patterns and translate evidence into meaningful insights using data visualisation techniques.
• Comfortable developing methodologies, generating insights and communicating findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• A strong mentor, reviewer and relationship builder, with experience supporting colleagues, engaging clients and contributing to business development and team growth.
• Commercially aware, with an experience in business development, client relationship management, thought leadership and contributing to the growth and direction of a high‑performing advisory team.

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Benefit from a unique combination of planning, geospatial, analytics and strategic advisory work, collaborating with experts from across KPMG to help shape major decisions in housing, transport, energy, regeneration and public infrastructure. This breadth of opportunity enables you to develop skills and experiences that few planning consultancies can offer, while contributing to projects that deliver lasting impact across Ireland.
• Develop robust methodologies and analytical approaches that support evidence‑based decision‑making, drawing on geospatial, demographic, socio‑economic and operational datasets; with good knowledge of the local data landscape.
• Lead and deliver impactful projects, applying your expertise to interrogate complex datasets, uncover actionable insights, and produce high‑quality reports, strategies, business cases and advisory outputs for clients; putting spatially‑informed evidence at the heart of delivery.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary project teams, contributing to other experts’ specialist inputs in shaping clear, practical and commercially relevant recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership, quality assurance and mentoring, supporting colleagues in the delivery of high‑quality analytical and advisory outputs.
• Build trusted client relationships, helping define project scopes, shape delivery approaches and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Help shape the future direction of a growing team and play an active role in fostering a collaborative, ambitious and inclusive culture where you will be directly supported in conducting business development, thought leadership, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work on some of Ireland’s most significant projects, helping clients understand future demand, infrastructure requirements, land use opportunities and the evolving needs of communities, businesses and public services.

Your Team

You will be joining KPMG Planning, a specialised team at the intersection of planning, geospatial analysis, demographics, socio‑economic assessment and strategic advisory. Our work helps clients make better decisions about places, infrastructure, future needs and policy through the application of spatial intelligence and evidence‑led analysis.

We work across the full spectrum of the built environment, supporting projects in housing, commercial development, transport, energy, regeneration and social value. This breadth of work provides a unique opportunity to both apply your skills and develop new ones across multiple sectors while applying geospatial expertise to some of Ireland’s most significant projects.

The team operates as part of KPMG’s overall ‘Infrastructure Advisory’ practice, which engages on many of the largest and most exciting infrastructure, economics, sustainability, spatial and planning projects on the island; bringing together diverse expertise to address complex challenges. As a senior member of the team, you will work alongside a range of supporting colleagues, will play a key role in leading projects, developing people, strengthening methodologies, engaging with clients and helping shape the continued growth of our spatial planning and analytics offering.

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds who are interested in broadening their expertise and applying their skills in new contexts. Equivalent industry experience will be considered alongside, or in place of, strictly aligned qualifications.

Discover How KPMG Can Enrich Your Life Beyond Your Career

Benefits Tailored For You

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well‑being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award‑winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html

Ready to Join Us?

KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Karine Vatuska – [e-mail]

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