Geospatial Graduate - 2025 Graduate Programme

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin. 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

We are currently seeking applications from interested graduates to join our Geospatial Graduate Development Programme in Dublin, commencing September 2025. 

The Opportunity

The Geospatial team is part of Advisory and Digital Services and provides a range of geospatial and remote sensing data services and associated consultancy services to both external clients and other Arup groups in the area of built and natural environments. Our focus is on both the delivery and operational governance of digital related technologies and services for clients, utilising expertise in Geospatial data, information security, enterprise architecture, project management, and an overarching understanding of emerging technologies.

As a Graduate in the Geospatial team at Arup, you will:

• Be responsible for discovery of customer business requirements using Business Analysis techniques.
• Deliver Geospatial project tasks on time and budget and to agreed quality criteria.
• Use of Geospatial technology to mine, capture, process, model, analyse, and visualise data to meet client requirements and project deliverables under supervision.
• Contribute to and learn from team discussions concerning appropriate software/system architectures and applications and integrations to meet the customer's requirements.
• Contribute to estimation of all the technical effort and technical governance effort involved in the tasks that comprise the Work Breakdown Structure, to assist in creation of project delivery cost estimates.
• Follow appropriate technical governance guidelines for the construction of geospatial data systems.
• Implement, document and capture and present results for the rigorous testing for the above systems according to design and governance guidelines.
• Ensure that the Arup quality management system's processes are adhered to in the delivery of your work.
• Contribute to the development of quality standards, acceptance criteria and validation techniques for Geospatial data solutions.
• Work with staff from other disciplines and be an advocate for the value of excellent Geospatial standards and practices.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for graduates who are currently pursuing a Level 8 or above qualification in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to: 

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, Geocomputation, Geographic Information Science, Geospatial Data Analysis or Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation.
• Desirable to have a post-graduate qualification in geospatial related field which is thesis based.

 We also value: 

• Knowledge in using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and QGIS to create Geospatial data solutions and conduct spatial analysis.
• Knowledge using spatial ETL applications, specifically FME, for data conversions.
• Knowledge of open spatial datasets.
• Knowledge of development languages such as Python and SQL.
• Advanced numeracy, analytical and computer skills for data manipulation and management.
• Strong attention to detail and report writing skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to liaise with multi-disciplinary teams located across several offices.

Desirable to have the following skills or knowledge:

• Experience in the field of Remote Sensing or Earth Observation.
• Experience using ArcGIS Apps including dashboards & mobile apps.
• Exposure to open-source desktop GIS software (QGIS, GRASS).
• Knowledge of databases and GIS systems integration (MS SQL Server, Postgres, PostGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE).
• Knowledge of Geoinformatics industry standard testing and review methodologies.
• Knowledge of CAD software and other drafting tools.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their growth from day one. As a trust-owned company, we're driven by our purpose and values, creating a collaborative and rewarding environment for our employees.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Kickstart your career with our structured graduate development program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive graduate salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing program.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect. 

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

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