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About the Role: GIS Expert

Euro Group Engineering is seeking a GIS Expert to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position is a senior technical and leadership role within the core MOTLS project team. The GIS Expert is responsible for developing, managing, and advancing all Geographic Information Systems (GIS) functions that support major roads construction, operations, and maintenance programs.

Role Purpose and Key Focus

This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and governance of spatial data. Key responsibilities include leading enterprise GIS development and providing advanced spatial analysis to support MOTLS planning, asset management, and strategic decision-making. A primary focus is on achieving zero-error spatial data, strengthening GIS governance, and ensuring full compliance with MOTLS and international GIS standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead GIS strategy and governance to align with MOTLS objectives, national transportation requirements, and international best practices.
• Manage enterprise GIS systems, including geodatabases, servers, applications, and spatial data infrastructures supporting major road networks.
• Conduct periodical GIS audits to verify spatial data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with MOTLS standards.
• Oversee spatial data quality assurance, including validation, error detection, correction workflows, and metadata governance.
• Develop GIS policies, procedures, and data governance frameworks to standardize and secure all GIS operations.
• Review and approve GIS datasets, maps, geodatabases, and analytical outputs submitted by contractors for road construction and maintenance projects.
• Integrate GIS with MOTLS systems such as asset management platforms, pavement management systems, and road maintenance dashboards.
• Perform advanced spatial analysis to support route optimization, safety assessments, traffic studies, and infrastructure planning.
• Lead GIS workshops, staff training, and capacity-building programs to enhance technical competency and promote a strong GIS culture.
• Ensure compliance with MOTLS and international GIS standards such as ISO 19115, ISO 19157, OGC standards, and ESRI best practices.
• Prepare high-level GIS reports and dashboards for MOTLS leadership, including spatial performance indicators and analytical summaries.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by recommending new technologies, automation tools, and system enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying gaps, optimizing workflows, and promoting innovation in GIS operations.

Required Experience

Candidates for this GIS Expert position should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in Geographic Information Systems, preferably within infrastructure or transportation projects.

Standards and Continuous Improvement

The role requires a strong commitment to upholding and enforcing GIS standards, including ISO 19115, ISO 19157, OGC standards, and ESRI best practices. The GIS Expert will also be instrumental in supporting digital transformation efforts and fostering continuous improvement through identifying operational gaps, optimizing workflows, and championing innovation within GIS operations.

Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh.