Mapping & Charting Manager

BAE Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free accommodation

Free recreation facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full health care scheme

Full health care scheme

Job summary

BAE Systems is looking for a Mapping & Charting Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy and compliance of all maps and charts by utilizing geospatial tools. Responsibilities include collaboration with geospatial specialists, maintaining quality standards, and developing optimal designs. The position offers competitive expatriate benefits, including health care and accommodation options, emphasizing support for Saudi National capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, or a related field.
• Certificate in Navigation & Hydrographical Mapping and Charting or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in mapping and charting roles.
• Skills in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop.
• Strong knowledge of cartography principles, geospatial tools and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of nautical charts i.e. ENC, DNC, AML.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains maps and charts using geospatial tools.
• Ensures compliance with geospatial data standards.
• Collaborates to integrate geospatial data into maps.
• Applies analytical and creative skills to develop optimal map layouts and designs.
• Monitors and reviews map production processes to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of mapping and charting platforms and tools.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Desktop

Cartography principles

Geospatial tools and technologies

Nautical charts knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, or a related field

Certificate in Navigation & Hydrographical Mapping and Charting or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Desktop

Job description

Job Description - Mapping & Charting Manager (00128928)

Mapping & Charting Manager

Grade: GG12

Job Purpose

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

The Mapping & Charting Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining maps and charts using geospatial tools and technologies. The purpose of this role is to ensure that all maps and charts are accurate, up-to-date and meet applicable geospatial data standards and policies. The Individual should be able to work well unsupervised and will be able to plan and organise the team’s activities.

Job Accountabilities

• Creates and maintains maps and charts using geospatial tools and technologies.
• Ensures that all maps and charts meet applicable geospatial data standards and policies.
• Collaborates with other geospatial specialists to integrate geospatial data and intelligence products into maps and charts.
• Applies analytical and creative skills to develop optimal map layouts and designs.
• Monitors and reviews map and chart production processes to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of mapping and charting platforms and tools.

Recruitment Specification

• Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, or a related field.
• Certificate in Navigation & Hydrographical Mapping and Charting or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in mapping and charting roles.
• Skills in ArcGlS Pro, ArcGlS Desktop.
• Strong knowledge of cartography principles, geospatial tools and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of nautical charts i.e. ENC, DNC, AML.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and customers.

Expatriate Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities within company secured accommodation. A generous leave and travel allowance is also provided.

On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

Saudi National Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.