Senior GIS & Urban Planning Lead — Master Planning Expert
Tanqeeb
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Job summary
Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks an experienced GIS Specialist (Expert) / Senior Urban Planner to lead GIS and spatial analysis for large-scale urban planning and master planning projects. Develop, manage and analyze geospatial databases and maps, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across architecture, engineering, and planning disciplines.
The role requires 7+ years of experience, a degree in Urban Planning, GIS, Geography, or Geomatics, and strong ArcGIS proficiency.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of professional experience in GIS, urban planning, or related field.
- Degree in Urban Planning, GIS, Geography, Geomatics, or related discipline.
- Strong ArcGIS proficiency and data management skills.
- Experience applying GIS to master planning and large-scale projects.
- UAE/GCC experience desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead GIS and spatial analysis activities supporting urban planning, master planning, and large-scale development projects.
- Develop, manage, and analyze geospatial databases, maps, spatial datasets, and planning information.
- Conduct advanced spatial analysis to support land-use planning, infrastructure planning, development assessments, and urban studies.
- Prepare high-quality GIS maps, thematic maps, analytical outputs, and visualizations for technical reports and presentations.
- Integrate GIS data with urban planning, architectural, infrastructure, and engineering requirements.
- Support the preparation of master plans, urban development strategies, land-use plans, and planning frameworks.
- Analyze demographic, land-use, transportation, environmental, infrastructure, and other spatial datasets to support planning and development strategies.
- Collaborate with architects, urban planners, engineers, landscape architects, and other multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, and relevant authorities regarding GIS data, planning requirements, and project deliverables.
- Ensure the accuracy, quality, consistency, and integrity of spatial data and GIS deliverables.
- Establish and maintain GIS standards, workflows, databases, and best practices across projects.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior GIS and planning team members.
- Contribute to technical reports, presentations, studies, and planning documentation.
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Job description
Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks an experienced GIS Specialist (Expert) / Senior Urban Planner to lead GIS and spatial analysis for large-scale urban planning and master planning projects. Develop, manage and analyze geospatial databases and maps, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across architecture, engineering, and planning disciplines.
The role requires 7+ years of experience, a degree in Urban Planning, GIS, Geography, or Geomatics, and strong ArcGIS proficiency.
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