Senior GIS Specialist

Company Description AECOM is seeking a Senior GIS Specialist to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Centurion. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules. Job Description As a Senior GIS Specialist, you will apply your expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial data management, spatial analysis and geospatial technologies to support a diverse portfolio of projects across the design, engineering and construction industry. Working across business lines like Environmental, Transportation, Water, and Buildings & Places, you will provide technical GIS support throughout the project lifecycle, from project setup and data acquisition through to analysis, design support, visualisation, final delivery and quality management. Key Responsibilities Technical Design & Implementation: - Design and maintain project-specific spatial databases and geodatabases, ensuring data integrity and schema design. - Perform advanced spatial analysis (suitability, network, proximity, terrain, and multi-criteria analyses). - Produce high-quality maps, web maps, applications, and dashboards using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, and Survey123. - Integrate GIS with CAD, BIM, APIs, and field data platforms. Automation & Workflow Efficiency: - Develop automation scripts and tools using FME, Python/ArcPy, ModelBuilder, and Arcade. Data Management, Quality & Governance: - Establish and maintain GIS data management, metadata, and documentation standards. - Perform QA/QC and technical quality reviews. Collaboration & Consulting: - Translate client requirements into practical GIS solutions and delivery plans. - Mentor and provide technical guidance to other GIS team members. Qualifications Degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline. 6+ years of professional GIS experience, preferably within engineering, design, construction, or environmental consultancy. Strong understanding of coordinate reference systems, geodatabase management, and spatial analysis. Proficiency in English (written and verbal).