Land Surveyor

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor to join a major Buildings and Infrastructure project. The role requires leading land/field surveys, preparing sketches, and maintaining survey data on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of relevant experience including Middle East exposure, and strong English communication skills. This position emphasizes health and safety and close collaboration with site teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Minimum 5 years’ Middle East experience.
• Knowledge of CAD/survey software, total station, data collectors and GPS equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform land/field surveys and geodetic calculations.
• Interface with client and contractors to determine and verify project survey requirements.
• Complete surveying requirements on schedule and within budgets.
• Check setting-out, levels, and service locations.
• Prepare sketches to support field work and maintain survey records.
• Verify control points and benchmarks; record final levels of works.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

CAD software

Survey software

Total station

Data collectors

GPS equipment

Job description

Job Description

With over 14,000 professionals globally, GHD is a leading multidisciplinary professional services company delivering engineering, design, and advisory solutions across water, energy, resources, environment, property & buildings, and transportation sectors.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Land Surveyor to join a major Buildings and Infrastructure project.

Role & Responsibilities

Perform land/field surveys and geodetic calculations. Interface with client and contractors to determine and verify project survey requirements. Complete the surveying requirements on schedule and within man-hour and cost budgets. Check setting-out and levels. Check services locations and ensure their protection. Prepare sketches to support the field work. Maintain all the survey information (field books, sketches and calculations). Measure work done when required. Verification & routine checks of control points and benchmarks Recording of initial and final levels of works Assist in the preparation of ‘as-built’ drawings. Review of 'as-built' record drawings. Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Resident Engineer, and project Safety Representative. Review drawings and documents related to the works Knowledge of survey terminology and descriptive materials including maps, plats drawings and specifications.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role Minimum 5 years’ Middle East experience Knowledge and/or experience in using CAD software and survey software, total station, data collectors and GPS equipment. Good oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of construction sequences and standard work procedures of the industry preferred. Qatar project experience preferred Ability to communicate clearly with site teams and management.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a globally recognised, fast‑growing mission critical team delivering projects that blend technical excellence, sustainability, and commercial success. Collaborate in a multi‑disciplinary, innovative environment where your input shapes both standardised and bespoke solutions. Join a team that values knowledge‑sharing, mentorship, and professional excellence.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #Power OfCommitment