Senior Land Surveyor

Role Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain task schedules in line with operational priorities.
• Oversee surveying activities across multiple projects and assign duties to land surveying personnel accordingly.
• Review project drawings and coordinate surveying requirements to support project execution.
• Provide survey data to technical office engineers and advise on surveying requirements to ensure construction plans are practically achievable.
• Prepare drawings and maps using surveying software, computer-aided design applications, and other cartographic techniques.
• Ensure all as-built data is accurately collected, stored, and used to update construction drawings.
• Establish benchmarks and reference points for use on site.
• Develop surveying activity plans in coordination with the site team.
• Report surveyor performance and work progress to the Land Surveying Manager on a daily and weekly basis.
• Ensure work is completed to the required quality standards and in compliance with all corporate policies and regulations.
• Manage surveyors and their assistants across projects in accordance with operational requirements.
• Calibrate and adjust surveying instruments to maintain accuracy and reliability.
• Monitor structural elements throughout the course of the work.
• Maintain complete records of surveying activities for all sites upon completion.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to facilitate the timely commencement of their work.
• Provide technical and equipment training to land surveying teams.
• Keep abreast of technological developments and apply relevant new knowledge in the workplace.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies and procedures.
• Report HSE incidents and violations to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Ensure strict compliance with all applicable legal requirements.
• Drive innovation and encourage continuous improvement and cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Arts, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with well-established contracting companies in the GCC.
• Good knowledge of the requirements of project works authorities in the UAE.
• Sound knowledge of surveying technology and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work independently as well as under supervision.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use experience and judgement to plan work and achieve objectives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and perform effectively under pressure.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and operational demands.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions, including flexible working hours.