GIS Specialist

Job Summary

The GIS Specialist will provide expert geospatial support for the Tuwaiq Reserve Project in Riyadh, working closely with both Buro Happold and the Client’s Planning Team to enhance site understanding through advanced GIS analysis and spatial data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS efforts for the Tuwaiq Reserve Project as the main geospatial expert for the team.
• Offer strategic advice on GIS and spatial data, serving as the liaison between the Client and Buro Happold Core Team.
• Drive geospatial innovation by applying current technologies and methods to meet project objectives.
• Conduct advanced spatial analyses to support project decision-making.
• Create and improve workflows and models to optimize geospatial processes.
• Manage spatial data including acquisition, storage, maintenance, and distribution to maintain data quality and availability.
• Digitize spatial data accurately from multiple sources using GIS tools.
• Support data analysis and mapping requirements by producing high-quality visualizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in GIS roles, preferably on large environmental or urban planning projects.
• Proven success in major GIS projects related to planning, environment, mobility, and infrastructure.
• Expertise in spatial analysis for applications such as site suitability and environmental impact, focusing on topographic effects.
• Advanced skills with ESRI, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, AutoCAD, and FME software for spatial analysis, data management, and cartography.
• Knowledge of Python, R, or SQL for GIS automation and data analysis.
• Experience managing large geospatial datasets, including cleaning and integrating data from various sources.
• Database management experience, ideally with SQL Server or PostgreSQL, handling diverse spatial data formats.
• Ability to develop web mapping solutions using ESRI or open-source platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret complex spatial data and generate actionable insights.

Nice to haves

• Capability to innovate using digital twin and virtual reality technologies to create interactive GIS-based digital models.

What the company offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Continuous professional development programs.
• Memberships to two professional bodies or subscriptions.
• Opportunity to work with an international culture and respected consultancy.

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