Specialist - Survey Of Large PV Wind Farms

Larsen & Toubro; Sharjah; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE seeks a Civil & Structural Surveyor with 10-12 years of experience in infrastructure projects. The role requires proficiency in surveying instruments and software, including AutoCAD, QGIS, and ArcGIS. Key responsibilities include conducting land surveys, preparing documentation, and coordinating with project teams. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on renewable energy and power distribution projects.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Renewable plants and power sector projects preferred.
• Exposure to international projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land and building surveys to collect site data.
• Prepare survey reports, maps, and documentation.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers.

Skills

Proficient in using surveying instruments

Experience in topographic surveys

Familiarity with GIS and CAD software

Education

Diploma or Graduate in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

BU: EDRC – Renewables

Subject Matter Expert: Surveyor for Civil & Structural Works

Reports to (Job – Role): Project Engg. Manager (PEM) – Civil & Structural

Reportee (Job – Role): Engineers, D’persons

Education: Diploma or Graduate in Civil Engineering

Experience: 10-12 years of experience in the field of infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

• Conduct land and building surveys to collect site data, including measurements of distances, angles, elevations, and contours.
• Prepare accurate and detailed survey reports, maps, and documentation.
• Utilize surveying instruments such as total stations, GPS, and levels to capture precise data.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and site teams to ensure survey data meets project requirements.
• Review and verify survey data for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for grading and other topographic requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to draw approvals and resolve survey-related clarifications.
• Provide site support to address any surveying-related queries.
• Optimize quantities to align with bid quantities while fulfilling client requirements.

Technical Expertise

• Proficient in using surveying instruments and related software for data collection and processing.
• Experience in topographic surveys of large areas, boundary surveys, and construction staking.
• Ensure compliance with applicable surveying codes and standards.
• Experience in Renewable plants and power sector projects preferred.
• Exposure to international projects will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software.

Objective

Responsible for site specific SOP (Std. Operating Procedure) for performing the Surveying for the Civil & Structural works for Renewable (PV Solar, BESS, Wind) projects, Substation Projects and Utility Power Distribution Projects.

Visit / camp at project sites as required and guide the project survey team in ensuring comprehensive and accurate topographical survey of the area.

Assess the survey data on the accuracy levels, reference certified Benchmarks, TBMs.

The Civil & Structural Works include Site Development works (Grading, Slope protection, retaining walls, Boundary walls / Fence), Electrical Buildings (GIS, Control), Utility Buildings (Administrative, Pump house, Security, Staff Quarters, Guest House, Warehouse, etc.), Substation Outdoor Structures & Foundations, PV / BESS Plant Structures and Foundations, Wind Farm Civil BOP, Infrastructure works including Plant Roads, Access Roads, Drains, Yard Paving, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct land and building surveys to collect site data, including measurements of distances, angles, elevations, and contours.
• Prepare accurate and detailed survey reports, maps, and documentation.
• Utilize surveying instruments such as total stations, GPS, and levels to capture precise data.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and site teams to ensure survey data meets project requirements.
• Review and verify survey data for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for grading and other topographic requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to draw approvals and resolve survey-related clarifications.
• Provide site support to address any surveying-related queries.
• Optimize quantities to align with bid quantities while fulfilling client requirements.

Technical Expertise

• Should be proficient in following areas:
• Proficient in using surveying instruments and related software for data collection and processing.
• Experience in topographic surveys of large area, boundary surveys, and construction staking.
• Ensure compliance with applicable surveying codes and standards.
• Experience in Renewable plants, power sector projects preferred.
• Exposure to international projects will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with GIS and CAD software.

Operating Network

• Internally: PEMs, Head of EDRC, BU Heads & Project heads, Repartees, Project Construction Managers, Supply Chain Management, Quality, Contracts Team, Cluster Heads, Safety through proper channel.
• Externally: Clients at decision making level & Review Consultants (Team Leads) through proper channel on need basis.

Key Performance Indicators

• Productivity, Safety and on-time delivery
• Customer satisfaction
• Development of team members
• Innovative and construction friendly solutions in Projects

Software Skills Required

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• MS Office tools
• Satellite data processing using software like QGIS, ArcGIS

Behavioural Attributes

• Innovative and out-of-the-box thinking mindset
• Self-motivated and capable of unsupervised working
• Leadership and problem solving
• Efficient management of resources (Human, Time, Financial)
• Efficient communication and presentation skills (all forms)