Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your experience of GIS in Engineering Consultancy might just make you our new GIS Specialist.
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.
From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.
Your next role
Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.
You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.
Your key duties
Buro Happold is seeking an experienced and highly skilled GIS Specialist.
The GIS Specialist will be a full-time, on-site member of the Tuwaiq Reserve Project Core Team, including Buro Happold (BH) and the Client. The primary purpose of this role is to provide dedicated support to both the Buro Happold Core Team and the Client's Planning Team by enhancing their understanding of the site through advanced GIS analysis and spatial data management. The specialist will play a key role in supporting the Tuwaiq Reserve Planning Team's efforts to make informed planning decisions and contribute to the successful delivery of the project’s objectives.
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The Project
The Tuwaiq Reserve is an expansive 3,300km² project nestled in the Arabian Peninsula’s heart, adjacent to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Reserve’s stunning desert landscapes, valleys, and rock formations make it a favoured destination for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, offering hiking, camping, rock climbing, and birdwatching opportunities. As Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision focuses on tourism and environmental conservation, the reserve aligns with these goals, aiming to become a prominent eco-tourism spot.
The reserve also boasts a variety of flora and fauna species representative of the Arabian Peninsula. It encompasses areas of high conservation importance, such as the Hima Huraymila National Park and Wadi Al-Haysiyah. Additionally, the Tuwaiq Reserve is also home to historical sites that offer a glimpse into the region’s past, adding a cultural and heritage dimension to its allure. Balancing ecological preservation with tourism development remains a challenge, driving ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility, visitor experiences, and environmental protection.
Several peri-urban settlements also exist within the Tuwaiq boundary, the biggest and most dense of which are concentrated in its eastern region. These settlements, with the exception of Al Uyaynah, are relatively small in size. Al Uyaynah stands as the largest village within the reserve, housing a population of approximately 40,000 residents.
What we offer you
At Buro Happold, everyone else’s extraordinary is just our everyday. Apply today and be a part of our legacy.
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.