About us: WKC Group is an environmental consultancy firm offering high-value advisory services and technical studies. WKC offers expertise in areas such as Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental modeling, marine and biodiversity studies, and a range of assurance related services. WKC’s award-winning team is strategically located in the UK, the Middle East, South Africa, and the Philippines, allowing global reach across multiple sectors including energy, mining, transportation, industrial and residential development and government.
The role: WKC is offering an opportunity for the role of a GIS Consultant. The role is based in the KSA , focusing on offering support to local and Middle Eastern services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- (5) years of previous experience in GIS and remote sensing.
- BSc Degree in GIS and/or Remote Sensing or any environment degree or related subject with a strong emphasis in GIS and/or remote sensing.
- Solid understanding of, and demonstratable skills in, GIS and Remote Sensing methodologies and concepts using a range of commercial and/or open-source software.
- Ability to interpret/translate spatial data in environmental studies, particularly environmental impact assessment and planning.
- Some experience scripting in either Python or R, creation of web maps, designing and building spatial and non-spatial databases is desirable.
- Preparation and management of data for field surveys including use of apps such as QField.
- Excellent report writing skills for preparation of technical reports.
- Excellent proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Attention-to-detail, meticulous organisational skills
- Ability to multi-task and meet stringent deadlines
Key Responsibilities:
- GIS based mapping including data capture, management, analysis, and validation for incorporation into environmental management and planning studies.
- Data conversion into formats useable to our consultants for their interpretation and incorporation into their environmental deliverables.
- Remote Sensing, especially the production of landcover / habitat maps from satellite imageries.
- Web mapping and production of technical documentation.
- Identifying opportunities for innovation and automation.