Geospatial Expert

**Make a difference every day**

We are a multinational organisation with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life".

On behalf of our client in the United Arab Emirates, we are looking for a skilled **Geospatial Lead **to join our organisation in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. This remarkable role offers a unique opportunity to work on several exciting projects in the region.

To effectively provide geospatial leadership including strategic and operational planning, policy
and standards development, project management, and implementation. Also exists to provide
effective decision-making information to the organisation.

To ensure that the Geospatial team meets its potential as a support service. Also exists to provide effective decision-making information to the organisation.

**Main Responsibilities**:
Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate an effective, efficient and robust geospatial service to internal and external clients and deliver specialist geospatial advice and information across the team.
- Accountable for robust geospatial data capture, collection and management (SAR, optical, and other datasets).
- Analysis of data is traceable and presented using appropriate visualisation techniques and tools.
- Demonstrate, promote and contribute to spatial industry best practice.
- Ensure a high level of technical geospatial advice and input is provided into other internal and external project teams.
- Ensure the analysis and user requirements for tasks and project requiring geospatial is fit for purpose.
- Plan and propose solution services related to the utilization of SAR satellite images based on industry and customer needs.
- Responsible for the production of data, maps and reports for internal and external clients that meet customer needs whilst meeting internal performance measures.

**Experience**:

- At least 7 years’ experience in handling Geospatial data repositories of Infrastructure Assets, QA, and QC activities using software tools such as MS-Excel, ArcGIS etc.
- 3 years project management experience.
- Experience in designing and delivering geospatial solutions, following agreed standards and tools.
- In-depth knowledge of geospatial concepts.
- Knowledge of corporate GIS architecture and enterprise GIS systems.
- Understanding of data management principles to ensure best use of organization and visualization mapping services.
- Experience of using cloud infrastructure.
- Experience in image processing and image recognition using Python, C++, etc.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Knowledge of Python, JavaScript, or Java is desirable.
- Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.

Qualifications:

- Engineering Degree in Engineering / GIS / Computer Science / Geography / Remote Sensing.

Additional / special features of the role
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Presentation skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Ability for creative thinking and problem solving.
- The ability to work well independently or as part of a team.

**About the Company**:
At Serco, we believe there is a place here for everyone. A place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day. Our workplace culture is one that embraces diversity and fosters equity, respect, and belonging for every individual. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment that proudly celebrates the perspectives and backgrounds that each of our employees bring to work every day.

Join Serco and be part of a values-driven organization that invests in the development and well-being of its employees and offers a rewarding and fulfilling career.