[What the role is]

Principal GeoSpatial/ Geomatics Consultant, Tech Innovation & Partnerships

About the role
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies and innovative solutions for underground mapping and infrastructure data management.

• The role will build strategic partnerships with government agencies, industry and academia to develop and test new technologies, advance data fusion and interoperability, and strengthen Singapore’s underground mapping ecosystem.

• The role will also contribute to the development of the SpatialX Community of Practice, fostering knowledge exchange, collaboration and innovation across the geospatial and underground infrastructure community.

[What you will be working on]

1. Underground Mapping Technology & Innovation

• Research, evaluate and track emerging technologies for underground mapping, detection and data capture, including advanced sensing, positioning, 3D mapping, robotics, AI and data analytics.
• Identify promising technologies and assess their applicability, technical capabilities and potential for deployment in Singapore.
• Develop and drive technology pilot projects and proof-of-concept initiatives to validate solutions under local operating conditions.
• Translate technology trends and pilot findings into actionable recommendations, implementation pathways and opportunities for wider adoption.

 

2. Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Development

• Establish and maintain partnerships with government agencies, technology providers, industry players, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and research institutions.
• Identify opportunities for joint research, technology development, industry trials and collaborative innovation projects.
• Facilitate cross-sector collaboration to address common challenges in underground mapping and infrastructure data management.
• Explore international collaborations and emerging technology solutions that can strengthen Singapore’s underground mapping capabilities.

 

3. Underground Data Fusion & Interoperability

• Apply underground infrastructure knowledge and technical expertise to spearhead initiatives in data fusion, integration and interoperability across diverse underground datasets.
• Explore approaches to harmonise data from different sources, technologies and stakeholders to improve data consistency, usability and integration.
• Drive the development and validation of data models, standards, workflows and frameworks that support interoperable underground infrastructure data.
• Work with agencies, industry and academia to address technical and operational barriers to data sharing and integration.

 

4. SpatialX Community of Practice

• Contribute to the development and growth of the SpatialX Community of Practice as a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration and innovation.
• Organise and support technical exchanges, learning journeys, industry engagements and showcases of emerging technologies.
• Connect practitioners, researchers, agencies and technology providers to share best practices, lessons learnt and practical solutions.
• Identify opportunities for collaborative projects and translate community insights into new initiatives for the team.

[What we are looking for]

• Qualification in Geomatics, Surveying, Geospatial Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Other disciplines could be considered.
• Experience or strong interest in underground mapping, geospatial technologies, infrastructure data management or related technology domains.
• Familiarity with emerging mapping technologies (3D spatial data, GIS, BIM, data integration) or interoperability concepts would be an advantage.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical solutions and translate findings into practical applications.
• Good stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills, with the ability to work across government, industry and academia.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate pilots, manage deliverables and drive initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Good communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.