GIS Specialist

Centrica plc; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bord Gáis Energy in Cork, Ireland is seeking a GIS Specialist to support the development and delivery of utility-scale energy projects including Gas Peaker Plants, solar, battery storage systems, and associated grid infrastructure.

You will manage spatial data, produce high-quality maps, and contribute to project delivery across the development lifecycle, collaborating with planning, engineering, environmental, grid, construction, land and safety teams to build expertise in large-scale renewable

Qualifications

• Degree, Higher Diploma or equivalent in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Environmental Science or related field.
• Professional GIS experience.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Strong GIS data management and cartographic skills.
• Experience producing mapping outputs for infrastructure, environmental or planning projects.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to data quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and update GIS databases and project spatial datasets.
• Integrate data from multiple sources including environmental surveys, engineering designs, site investigations, satellite imagery, planning information and field surveys.
• Ensure spatial data accuracy and quality, in line with internal standards.
• Implement data quality control procedures and robust GIS data management practices.
• Support data gathering and spatial information management across multiple projects.
• Produce high-quality maps and spatial outputs for project development, planning, stakeholder engagement and construction activities.
• Create clear visualisations to support decision-making by project teams and senior management.
• Prepare mapping and graphics for reports, presentations, public consultations and regulatory submissions.
• Develop interactive mapping products to improve project communication and collaboration.
• Conduct spatial analysis to support site identification, feasibility assessments, planning constraints mapping and project development.
• Analyse environmental, technical and land-use datasets to identify opportunities and risks.

Skills

GIS

Data management

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

GIS degree or related qualification

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Python

ModelBuilder

Story Maps

Job description

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We’re energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team:

Bord Gáis Energy have been powering the nation’s homes and businesses for almost 40 years. But now, we’re so much more than just gas and electric. Through our unique combination of household heroes and energy assets, we’re at the heart of the energy transition in Ireland, strengthening the country’s energy security and helping customers get ready for a net zero future.

GIS Specialist

Location: Cork, Ireland - hybrid working

Permanent

The role

The GIS Specialist is a hands‑on role supporting the development and delivery of utility‑scale energy projects including Gas Peaker Plants, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), synchronous condensers, and associated grid infrastructure.

The successful candidate will work closely with planning, engineering, environmental, grid, construction, land and health & safety teams, providing GIS support across a portfolio of renewable energy projects. The role involves managing spatial data, producing high-quality mapping outputs, undertaking spatial analysis, and contributing to project delivery throughout the development lifecycle. The position offers an opportunity to build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams while developing expertise in large‑scale renewable energy projects and play a key role in delivering Ireland's energy transition.

Key Responsibilities & What you’ll be doing:

• Manage, maintain and update GIS databases and project spatial datasets.
• Integrate data from multiple sources including environmental surveys, engineering designs, site investigations, satellite imagery, planning information and field surveys.
• Ensure spatial data accuracy, consistency and compliance with internal quality standards.
• Implement data quality control procedures and maintain robust GIS data management practices.
• Support data gathering and spatial information management across multiple concurrent projects.
• Produce high-quality maps and spatial outputs for project development, planning applications, stakeholder engagement and construction activities.
• Create clear and informative visualisations to support decision‑making by project teams and senior management.
• Prepare mapping and graphics for reports, presentations, public consultations and regulatory submissions.
• Develop interactive mapping products where appropriate to improve project communication and collaboration.
• Undertake spatial analysis to support site identification, feasibility assessments, planning constraints mapping and project development.
• Analyse environmental, technical and land‑use datasets to identify opportunities and project risks.
• Conduct spatial queries and reporting to support project teams and management.
• Maintain analytical workflows and ensure outputs are technically robust and reproducible.

Skills, knowledge & experience required:

• Degree, Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Prior professional GIS experience.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Strong GIS data management and cartographic skills.
• Experience producing mapping outputs for infrastructure, environmental or planning projects.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

It would be great if you have experience working within renewable energy, utilities, environmental consultancy, engineering or infrastructure sectors, along with some familiarity with planning and environmental assessment processes. Experience using GIS tools such as ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey123 or Story Maps, as well as Python, ModelBuilder or other GIS automation tools, would be an advantage. An understanding of national mapping datasets and coordinate systems, alongside experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams, would also be beneficial.

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too.

If you’re full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non‑negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.