Mapping Officer

Role overview

An established Irish public sector body is hiring a Mapping Executive (GIS & Property) to support its Strategic Property team in Athlone. The role sits within the Property Legal Conveyancing and Procurement Team and plays an important part in mapping, surveying, GIS management, and property-related documentation.

This position supports the organisation’s property portfolio activities, including regional building delivery, infrastructure development, land acquisition, site initiatives, stakeholder engagement, sustainability projects, asset management, and estate management. It also helps ensure that land boundaries, title information, and mapping records are accurate for asset management, marketing, and client interactions.

The job involves maintaining and improving the GIS platform, assisting with acquisitions and site due diligence, and working with internal teams, consultants, engineers, and third parties to resolve mapping and boundary issues.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct land surveys for organisational property using GPS surveying tools.
• Prepare and oversee mapping and property paperwork used in legal conveyancing matters, including property instructions, title burden reviews, requisitions, and declarations of identity.
• Create transaction maps, information maps, contract maps, rectification maps, and Land Registry-compliant maps.
• Maintain, update, and administer the GIS database and related geospatial systems.
• Manage geospatial datasets so that databases and web applications remain accurate and current.
• Build dashboards, workflows, and automation to improve efficiency.
• Provide training and support to Property and Regions teams on GIS tools and processes.
• Assist with site due diligence and title investigation work.
• Coordinate with consultants and engineers on site set-out work, disposal boundaries, rectifications, and boundary disputes.
• Update and maintain CAD records.
• Contribute as an active member of the Strategic Property Team.
• Prepare and present property mapping proposals to relevant committees or the Board when required.
• Use technology effectively to support efficient property operations.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the post.
• Promote dignity, respect, equality, and work-life balance in line with organisational expectations.
• Take part in ongoing learning, development, and performance review processes.

Competencies

• Strong client-focused relationship building
• Project management capability
• Clear communication and personal effectiveness
• Good business and property understanding
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Networking ability

Requirements

• A Level 8 qualification in Engineering or Surveying.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Strong working knowledge of GPS equipment, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS.
• Understanding of conveyancing and title matters.
• A full driving licence is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard office hours when needed.
• Flexibility and interest in international career growth and development.

Desirable skills

• Experience with Safe Software FME.
• Ability to script in Python and SQL.
• Exposure to Oracle, Tableau, and Power BI.

Salary and benefits

The salary range is €52,546 to €75,472 per year, with contributory superannuation. The role is appointed at the minimum point of the scale, with annual increments applying. The scale can rise to €77,286 after 3 years of satisfactory service at the top of the range.

Additional information

This is a full-time position based in Athlone, Ireland, with a hybrid working model. Travel and occasional work beyond normal office hours may be required as part of the role.