Surveyor

Job title : Surveyor

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct land, topographical, boundary, engineering, and construction surveys as required.
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and reference coordinates.
• Carry out site measurements, levelling, setting-out, and alignment activities.
• Prepare survey drawings, maps, plans, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Use surveying instruments and equipment, including Total Stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, levels, and other relevant tools.
• Interpret architectural, engineering, and construction drawings to support project execution.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure that structures, roads, foundations, and other project components are positioned according to approved designs.
• Collect, process, analyse, and interpret field survey data.
• Identify and report discrepancies between approved drawings and actual site conditions.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure surveying equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and secured.
• Maintain accurate records of survey activities, measurements, and technical findings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable surveying regulations, health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Surveying and Geoinformatics, Geomatics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional registration or membership with relevant surveying bodies (e.g., SURCON) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, land development, or engineering projects is desirable.

Required Technical Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in the use of Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and automatic levels.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS software, and relevant surveying applications.
• Strong understanding of topographical surveying, mapping, and terrain modelling.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, coordinate systems, levelling, and setting-out techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good technical report writing and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and reliability of survey measurements and reports.
• Timeliness of survey assignments and deliverables.
• Accuracy of construction setting-out and alignment activities.
• Compliance with project specifications and technical standards.
• Proper maintenance and utilisation of surveying equipment.
• Timely identification and reporting of site discrepancies.
• Quality and completeness of survey documentation.
• Compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Working Conditions

• The role involves both fieldwork and office-based activities.
• Frequent visits to construction sites and project locations may be required.
• The successful candidate must be willing to work outdoors and travel to project sites when necessary.