About the role
The Survey Aide provides essential field support to the Surveyor and Engineering Team across land, site, and construction surveys. The role helps ensure accurate measurements, reliable survey data, and the proper implementation of construction activities through careful preparation, equipment handling, and field coordination.
Key responsibilities
- Assist the Surveyor with site surveys, land measurements, and construction layout activities.
- Set up, carry, operate, and maintain surveying instruments and equipment under the Surveyor's supervision.
- Assist in establishing reference points, benchmarks, centerlines, elevations, and gridlines at project sites.
- Measure distances, elevations, angles, and other required site dimensions.
- Place and maintain survey markers, stakes, pegs, and other reference points as instructed.
- Check and verify construction layouts, alignments, elevations, and dimensions against approved plans and instructions.
- Gather, record, and organise field survey measurements and relevant data.
- Transfer survey information and measurements to the Surveyor or Engineering Team for documentation and survey reports.
- Coordinate with engineers, foremen, and site personnel regarding survey schedules and field requirements.
- Handle, clean, store, and maintain surveying equipment and tools properly after use.
- Follow safety procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment while performing fieldwork.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of survey equipment and assigned work areas.
- Perform other survey-related and construction site duties assigned by the Surveyor, Project Engineer, or immediate supervisor.
What we're looking for
- At least a high school graduate; vocational or technical education related to surveying, civil engineering, or construction is preferred.
- Previous experience as a Survey Aide or in construction site surveying is an advantage but not required.
- Basic knowledge of measurements, distances, elevations, and construction site activities.
- Familiarity with total stations, auto levels, GPS equipment, leveling rods, prisms, measuring tapes, and other surveying tools is an advantage.
- Physically fit and capable of performing outdoor fieldwork.
- Willingness to work on construction sites and travel as required.
- Hardworking, responsible, detail-oriented, and willing to learn.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively with the Surveyor and Engineering Team.