GIS Specialist

Overview

Join Buro Happold as a GIS Specialist to collaborate on significant projects with leading experts in the engineering consultancy sector. Expect to be part of a diverse, inclusive workplace committed to sustainability, equity, and social impact. At Buro Happold, your career will provide exceptional professional growth and opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

Role Summary

You will be embedded full-time onsite with the Tuwaiq Reserve Project Core Team, supporting both Buro Happold and the Client’s Planning Team. Your expertise in spatial data and GIS will enhance the project's understanding of site conditions and drive informed planning decisions, playing a pivotal role in meeting project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead GIS efforts for the Tuwaiq Reserve Project as the primary geospatial expert.
• Advise both client and core team on strategic GIS and spatial data matters.
• Incorporate cutting-edge geospatial technologies and methodologies to advance project objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive spatial analyses to generate insights critical for decision-making.
• Create, refine, and optimize GIS workflows and models to improve processes.
• Manage the collection, storage, maintenance, and sharing of spatial data ensuring integrity and accessibility.
• Digitize spatial information accurately from multiple sources using GIS tools.
• Produce high-quality visualizations to support data analysis and mapping needs.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in GIS roles, particularly within large environmental or urban planning projects.
• Proven success managing GIS projects related to planning, environment, mobility, and infrastructure.
• Expertise in spatial analysis applications such as site suitability and environmental impact assessments, focused on topographic influences.

Technical Skills

• Proficient with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, AutoCAD, FME, encompassing spatial analysis, data management, and cartography.
• Experience programming in Python, R, or SQL for GIS automation and data processing.
• Capable of handling large-scale geospatial datasets including cleaning and integrating multiple data sources.
• Strong database management skills with SQL Server or PostgreSQL, proficient in diverse spatial data formats.
• Competent in designing web mapping applications using ESRI or open-source platforms.
• Good analytical skills to interpret complex spatial data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advantageous: familiarity with emerging digital twin and virtual reality technologies to develop immersive GIS-based models.

Soft Skills

• High precision and thoroughness in managing and analyzing data.
• Effective communication skills for relaying technical information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational abilities to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Capacity to collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams and independently manage responsibilities.
• Strong critical thinking and innovation skills to address challenges creatively.

About the Project

The Tuwaiq Reserve in Riyadh spans 3,300 km² of spectacular desert landscapes with ecological, cultural, and recreational significance. The reserve supports biodiversity conservation, eco-tourism aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, and contains important natural parks and heritage sites. It also includes several smaller peri-urban settlements, with Al Uyaynah hosting about 40,000 people.

What We Provide

• Opportunity to work with a world-renowned engineering consultancy.
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• A supportive culture committed to continuous professional growth and learning.
• Memberships for two professional organizations or subscriptions.
• An international work environment fostering exceptional career experiences.

Diversity and Inclusion

Buro Happold embraces flexible work patterns to help employees maintain balance. We actively seek to diversify our workforce and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. The firm is committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees can thrive without masking their identities. We are happy to provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.