GIS Specialist

WSP in the Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East, based in Jeddah, seeks an experienced GIS Specialist to support major transportation, road, and utility projects. You will manage, maintain, and analyze geospatial data to support construction supervision, asset management, and project reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include integrating survey and engineering data into GIS, producing maps and dashboards, ensuring data quality, and coordinating with surveyors and site teams for accurate spatial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years of GIS experience on infrastructure projects.
• Mandatory experience within Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Experience with engineering consultancy firms.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and QGIS.
• Experience managing geodatabases, spatial analysis, data conversion, and map production.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage GIS databases, geodatabases, and spatial datasets for infrastructure projects.
• Support transportation, roads, utilities, and drainage projects through geospatial analysis and mapping.
• Integrate survey, utility, engineering, and construction data into GIS platforms.
• Produce high-quality GIS maps, drawings, dashboards, and spatial reports for project teams and clients.
• Support utility coordination, asset inventories, and infrastructure mapping activities.
• Verify the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of geospatial data received from contractors and stakeholders.
• Manage and maintain GIS data standards, metadata, and quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with land surveyors, engineers, and site supervision teams to ensure accurate spatial representation of project assets.
• Support the preparation of as-built GIS records and digital asset databases.
• Perform spatial analysis to support project planning, progress monitoring, and decision-making.
• Assist in the development and implementation of GIS workflows and data management processes.
• Support client reporting requirements and geospatial data submissions throughout project delivery.

Skills

GIS analysis

Geospatial data management

Data quality control

Reporting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking an experienced GIS Specialist to support the delivery of major transportation, road, and utility infrastructure projects in Jeddah. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial data to support construction supervision, asset management, utility coordination, and project reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage GIS databases, geodatabases, and spatial datasets for infrastructure projects.


• Support transportation, roads, utilities, and drainage projects through geospatial analysis and mapping.


• Integrate survey, utility, engineering, and construction data into GIS platforms.


• Produce high-quality GIS maps, drawings, dashboards, and spatial reports for project teams and clients.


• Support utility coordination, asset inventories, and infrastructure mapping activities.


• Verify the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of geospatial data received from contractors and stakeholders.


• Manage and maintain GIS data standards, metadata, and quality control procedures.


• Coordinate with land surveyors, engineers, and site supervision teams to ensure accurate spatial representation of project assets.


• Support the preparation of as-built GIS records and digital asset databases.


• Perform spatial analysis to support project planning, progress monitoring, and decision-making.


• Assist in the development and implementation of GIS workflows and data management processes.


• Support client reporting requirements and geospatial data submissions throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 8 years of GIS experience, preferably on infrastructure projects.


• Mandatory experience within Saudi Arabia (KSA).


• Proven experience working with engineering consultancy firms.


• Strong experience supporting transportation, roads, highways, utilities, and infrastructure projects.


• Proficiency in ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and related GIS applications.


• Experience managing geodatabases, spatial analysis, data conversion, and map production.


• Knowledge of survey data integration, coordinate systems, and geospatial data management practices.


• Experience supporting construction supervision and infrastructure delivery projects is preferred.


• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.


• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

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