Senior GIS Specialist (EOI)

SJ Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking a Senior GIS Specialist for a potential major infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will lead GIS activities, manage spatial data, and produce maps, reports and visualizations to support project delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field, and extensive experience with ESRI ArcGIS and geospatial analysis, including data quality control and stakeholder coordination within infrastructure programs in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of GIS experience.
• Experience as a Senior GIS Specialist, GIS Lead, or Senior GIS Technician.
• Strong proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Suite and related GIS technologies.
• Experience in spatial data management, mapping, and geospatial analysis.
• Previous experience supporting major infrastructure projects in the UAE is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS activities and project delivery.
• Manage spatial data, mapping, and geodatabases.
• Prepare GIS maps, reports, and visualizations.
• Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure GIS data quality and compliance with standards.
• Support GIS analysis and digital delivery initiatives.

Skills

GIS leadership

Geospatial analysis

Spatial data management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geomatics/Geography

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

About

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high‑impact solutions across the built environment.

Role Overview

We are inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced Senior GIS Specialists for a potential major infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead GIS activities and project delivery.
• Manage spatial data, mapping, and geodatabases.
• Prepare GIS maps, reports, and visualizations.
• Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure GIS data quality and compliance with standards.
• Support GIS analysis and digital delivery initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of GIS experience.
• Experience as a Senior GIS Specialist, GIS Lead, or Senior GIS Technician.
• Strong proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Suite and related GIS technologies.
• Experience in spatial data management, mapping, and geospatial analysis.
• Previous experience supporting major infrastructure projects in the UAE is highly desirable.

Note

Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.

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