GIS Specialist

Position

GIS data and validation

• Create and maintain GIS datasets, layers, attributes, and metadata to client information requirements, the Master Data Set schema, and PBS coding.
• Validate GIS data, asset registers, and location registers for completeness, accuracy, geometry, topology, unique IDs, and consistency with federated BIM models.
• Support the initiation-phase Data Validation Report, corrective actions, and corrected baseline datasets.
• Develop and run ETL workflows, such as FME, for validation and synchronization across BIM, GIS, and registers, and extracts to the Master Systems Integrator.

Interfaces, analysis, and reporting

• Maintain GIS interface-point and interface-zone layers in sync with the Coreworx Interface Management Tracker through closure.
• Analyze package boundaries, networks, temporary areas, and land allocations to identify interfaces.
• Prepare maps, web maps, and dashboards combining Coreworx, clash, and GIS data for interface groups and programme reporting.
• Update logistics, access, and land-release maps with the Site-Wide Logistics Contractor.
• Publish GIS platform content and maintain data lineage, version control, baselines, and access permissions.
• Report data gaps and quality issues to the GIS Lead; support resolution and data quality KPI calculations.

Knowledge and tools

• Knowledge of GIS data management, coordinate systems, geoprocessing, data validation, and cartographic principles.
• Proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, Esri Geo-BIM, FME, and SQL/spatial databases; Python and Power BI are advantageous.
• Ability to interpret survey, CAD, BIM, planning, and engineering information and integrate it into GIS structures.
• Understanding of asset and location registers, attribute schemas, and coding systems.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant GIS production, analysis, and data management experience, including at least five years in the Middle East and five years on similar projects.
• Experience in an international engineering, project management, or construction company is preferred; Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is advantageous.
• Esri Technical Certification and/or FME Certified Professional are preferred.

Work arrangement and attributes

• The role requires on-site availability in Riyadh in line with the project deployment plan and mobilisation within short timeframes.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, traceability, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive issue resolution, strong communication and coordination, and effective work under pressure in a multicultural project environment.
• Strong proficiency in English; Arabic capability is advantageous.
• Integrity, accountability, and professional judgment.