GIS Lead - Urban Design Masterplanning

AECOMs Urbanism Planning studio is currently seeking a GIS Lead to be based in Dubai. This role goes beyond traditional GISits about using spatial data and analysis as a design tool to shape better places. Youll lead the development of innovative geospatial solutions and visualizations that support the creation of vibrant sustainable and inclusive urban environments.

Youll play a central role in the urban design and masterplanning process using GIS to analyze complex urban systems test land use scenarios assess environmental and social impacts and visualize design concepts. Collaborating closely with urban designers planners landscape architects and engineers youll bring a geospatial perspective to projects shaping sustainable resilient and peoplecentered places.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced spatial analysis to identify opportunities and constraints that guide design decisions.
• Support scenario planning and geodesign processes testing different urban design concepts and their impacts.
• Produce highquality visual content for reports presentations exhibitions and public consultations that integrate seamlessly with urban design graphics.
• Work handinhand with urban designers to integrate spatial data into the conceptualization design and refinement of projects.
• Lead the GIS function within the Urban Design and Planning team managing spatial data infrastructure systems and workflows.
• Utilize GIS as a design tool to inform urban design strategies including site analysis land use planning public realm design and community development projects.
• Analyze urban systemstransportation networks open spaces land use mobility sociodemographics and environmental assetsto support the development of strategic masterplans and urban frameworks.
• Analyze urban systemstransportation networks open spaces land use mobility sociodemographics and environmental assetsto support the development of strategic masterplans and urban frameworks.
• Establish and maintain the GIS infrastructure workflows and data management systems ensuring efficient delivery of highquality spatial outputs.
• Manage project timelines budgets and resources related to GIS components of largescale masterplanning and urban design projects.

Qualifications :

• Degree in Geography GIS Urban Design Urban Planning Architecture or related fields. Masters degree is a plus.
• 12 years of GIS experience ideally within an urban design or multidisciplinary design practice.
• Strong understanding of urban design principles placemaking public realm design and citymaking processes.
• Advanced proficiency in GIS platformsand their integration with design software (Adobe Creative Suite Rhino SketchUp Grasshopper).
• Experience with 3D modeling tools and urban visualization platforms is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with scripting (Python SQL) for data analysis and automation is an advantage.
• A keen eye for design layout and storytelling through maps diagrams and datadriven visuals.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex spatial information in a clear and engaging way to diverse audiences.

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime