GIS Specialist at Alpin Limited

, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GIS, Geospatial Database Design, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Spatial Analysis, Data Integration, Cadastral Management, Thematic Mapping, Data Quality, Geoprocessing Tools, Dashboards, Urban Planning, Heritage Structures, BIM, Data Standards

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Job Title: Geospatial Information System (GIS) Specialist A. Project Description: · We are serving in capacity of Program Management Office (PMO) consultant for one of our PIF clients · The program is a major urban refurbishment in Riyadh, featured by a densely populated and highly built-up area · The program is primarily a “brownfield” development and includes a significant number of heritage structures having historic value · Our PMO team is collocated with our client and functioning under a unified team framework. · We are under a multi-year agreement with extension possibility B. Academic Qualifications Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, or closely related field (required). Urban Planning background is preferred. C. Years’ Experience Minimum 10+ years’ hands-on experience working with GIS in an urban development / master planning / infrastructure context. Experience on large multidisciplinary master planning or urban regeneration projects, preferably within KSA / GCC. H. Key Knowledge Factors Strong experience with ArcGIS software and major geomatic and GIS applications (e.g., Desktop, Online, geoprocessing tools, dashboards). Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and BIM environments is preferred. Demonstrated experience in: Geospatial database design and management Importing and updating data from multiple sources/formats (CAD, shapefiles, imagery, spreadsheets, web services) Verifying and maintaining accuracy and completeness of attribute information Cadastral and parcel management, including land use, ownership and boundary data Spatial analysis and production of customized maps, reports and dashboards for decision-making D. Team Management Responsibilities, if required Provide GIS technical guidance to planners, engineers and junior GIS/technical staff within the PMO. Coordinate GIS data requirements and outputs with other disciplines (e.g., urban planning, infrastructure, landscape, transport). Support development of common GIS standards, symbology and data structures across the programme. E. Key Responsibilities and Tasks Develop, maintain and update the central GIS geodatabase for the project, ensuring data integrity, consistency and security. Import, clean and integrate geospatial data from multiple sources (survey, CAD drawings, satellite imagery, authority datasets). Manage cadastral and parcel information, including land use, ownership, boundaries, and easements, in support of planning and land management activities. Conduct spatial analyses (e.g. buffers, overlays, proximity and density analyses) to support master planning, infrastructure routing, public realm and mobility studies. Produce high-quality thematic maps, plans and GIS-based dashboards for PMO and client presentations and reports. Collaborate with planners, engineers and data teams to define GIS requirements, data standards and workflows. Regularly review and validate datasets to identify and correct errors, gaps or inconsistencies. Support integration of GIS outputs with other tools (e.g. BIM models, analytical dashboards) where applicable. F. Key Deliverables Maintenance of a central, structured GIS geodatabase for the project area with documented schemas and metadata. Up-to-date cadastral and land-use layers (parcels, ownership, easements, zoning, key assets). Series of thematic maps and figures (e.g. land use, density, infrastructure, constraints, opportunities) for planning and reporting. GIS-based spatial analysis outputs and dashboards to support decision-making and performance monitoring. Regular data quality and integrity reports, including logs of updates and corrections. GIS standards and basic user guidance (symbology, layer naming, data handling protocols) for use across the programme. GIS system integration visualizations.

Responsibilities

The GIS Specialist will develop, maintain, and update the central GIS geodatabase for the project, ensuring data integrity and security. They will also conduct spatial analyses and produce high-quality thematic maps and dashboards for decision-making.