Senior Survey Manager

Overview

Job Description

Senior Survey Manager

Job Purpose

Strategic And Operational Leadership

• Lead the planning and execution of surveying strategies for large-scale construction projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, and contractors to define survey requirements, deliverables, and timelines.
• Develop standards and procedures for surveying activities across multiple project sites.

Team And Resource Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of surveyors, assistants, and technicians.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project milestones and quality benchmarks.

Surveying Execution & Quality Control

• Oversee topographic, cadastral, geodetic, and construction staking surveys.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of survey data, maps, and reports submitted to project stakeholders.
• Approve final survey deliverables and ensure alignment with design and construction needs.

Technical Oversight

• Review and validate survey methodologies, equipment usage (e.g., GPS, total stations, drones, 3D scanning), and software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble, Leica).
• Resolve complex surveying issues, including land boundary disputes or inconsistencies in topographic data.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all surveying work complies with local Saudi regulations, project specifications, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate records, including benchmarks, control points, and survey logs.

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for survey-related matters across the project lifecycle.
• Present findings, updates, and technical reports to clients, consultants, and government authorities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Surveying Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., RICS, GISP, or Saudi Council of Engineers registration) are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in land and construction surveying, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience working on large-scale infrastructure or civil construction projects in the Middle East, preferably within Saudi Arabia.
• Strong familiarity with Saudi Arabian municipal, regulatory, and environmental surveying requirements.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of surveying equipment, geospatial tools, and software
• Strong leadership and team development abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and reporting skills
• Familiarity with GIS, BIM integration, and digital survey workflows is a plus
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