GIS Specialist – Dutch Speaker
Gent Area, Belgium
Construction /
Full-time /
On-site
Join a leading multidisciplinary construction group with a strong presence in Belgium, the Netherlands, and international markets. This company is known for delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects and invests heavily in in-house engineering expertise. Their Engineering & Methods department supports innovation and efficiency across all project phases, integrating advanced tools like BIM, GIS, FME, and drone data processing.
As a GIS Specialist, you will support infrastructure projects by managing, analysing, and visualising spatial data to improve decision-making and execution across sites. You’ll work closely with engineers, designers, planners, and site managers, acting as a bridge between spatial technology and construction operations.
Your Tasks
- Develop and manage GIS maps, data sets, and web apps for active and future construction projects.
- Support project teams with geospatial insights: topography, zoning, land use, and utilities.
- Automate spatial analysis and processing using Python or FME.
- Integrate GIS data with BIM models and support internal teams with data coordination.
- Collaborate with teams in Belgium and the Netherlands; occasional project travel required.
- Contribute to GIS innovation, training, and standards within the organisation.
Your Qualities
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Geoinformatics, Geomatics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience as a GIS Specialist, preferably in construction or engineering.
- Strong proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, Python, FME, and ArcGIS Online/Enterprise.
- Experience with enterprise geodatabases; familiarity with BIM data is a plus.
- Drone data experience and knowledge of Relatics are a plus.
- Fluent in Dutch and English; French is an asset.
- Proactive, analytical, and collaborative mindset.
Perks and Compensation
- Competitive salary and flexible mobility package.
- Health and group insurance, meal vouchers, and work-life balance support.
- Access to training and personal development programs.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects.
- Work locally with optional short missions to the Netherlands.
Company Culture & Values
- Strong focus on employee well-being, growth, and safety.
- Diverse, open-minded teams and a collaborative working environment.
- Projects with real social and environmental impact.
- Employees are encouraged to innovate and contribute beyond their job roles.
Inclusive Workplace
- The company actively supports equal opportunities and diversity. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities. Inclusion is at the heart of their project culture.
About Cabo Norte Professionals
Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.
It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if it were our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success.
Our clients are important players in their industry and niche, operating in the BENELUX area, France or internationally, active in Architecture, Construction & Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Real Estate & Development, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Energy, Health, Safety & Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Industry
Interested?
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