Geographic Information System (GIS) Team Lead

Acciona Australia; Kalayaan; On-site; PHP 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

Acciona Australia is seeking a GIS Team Leader to oversee GIS operations in Kalayaan, Laguna. The role involves managing data, overseeing GIS projects, and ensuring data accuracy for engineering and environmental activities. The ideal candidate must be a Licensed Geodetic Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include supervising mapping activities, conducting land surveys, and supporting various teams with their spatial data requirements. Join us in building a cleaner future through renewable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Licensed Geodetic Engineer is required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in GIS roles.
• Knowledgeable in GPS, RTK, and other surveying equipment.
• Experience in Google Earth, ArcGIS, and other mapping applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise data management and mapping activities.
• Monitor contractor's progress and verify deliverables.
• Conduct land surveys and site verification.
• Facilitate acquisition of spatial data.
• Prepare general maps and assist teams with map needs.

Skills

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Leadership

Data Management

Land Surveying

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Education

Licensed Geodetic Engineer

Tools

GPS

RTK

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

In Southeast Asia, we’re growing fast. Present in the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, and currently adding a strong pipeline of wind and solar projects, the region is a key priority for us. Join a team that’s building a cleaner future—locally and globally.

We are looking for a GIS Team Leader to join our team in the Philippines. The position will be located in our development office in Kalayaan Laguna. This position requires flexibility to travel to project and site offices locations across the Philippines.

The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and demonstrated leadership experience in managing GIS projects and teams. The role will directly report to the Project Development Director, will involve overseeing the development, maintenance, and optimization of GIS databases, mapping tools, and spatial analysis processes to support engineering, environmental, and construction activities. The GIS Team Leader will ensure data accuracy, provide analytical insights for project decision‑making, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams.

Job Description

• Supervise and manage the overall data management and mapping activities of the company
• Initiate proper contractor engagement and facilitate request for proposal for projects such as relocation, parcellary, topographic, and other related activities
• Monitor contractor’s progress and verify the correctness of their deliverables at each milestone
• Conduct land surveys and site verification/inspection using land surveying instruments as necessary
• Facilitate and coordinate acquisition of spatial data to contractors and consultants and integrate it with existing company database
• Organize and tracks all land related documents including map references (hard and soft copies)
• Prepare general maps on the assigned service contract area
• Assist the Community Development, Construction, Electrical, and Permitting team on map requirements
• Encode and process data on Google Earth, ArcGIS, etc.
• Georeference maps and incorporate information from land documents
• Coordinate with Land Securement team and update the land status weekly via the master list of land database
• Encode and plot of data from gathered documents and transforming it into a geodatabase
• Conduct site visits and walkthroughs as may be necessary, as well as related research works as necessary to accomplish the assigned task and expected work output
• Coordinates with corresponding LGU as needed
• If required, supporting the Company’s business (pitch, proposals, admin tasks, etc.)
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably requested by the management from time to time

Required Skills and Competencies

• Licensed Geodetic Engineer is required.
• Minimum 5 years experience to this role
• Knowledgeable to use GPS, RTK, and other Surveying equipments
• Knowledgeable Google Earth, ArcGIS and other mapping applications
• Knowledgeable in checking and surveying lot boundaries, conflicts and overlapping

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.