Chief Surveyor

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Chief Surveyor to lead all surveying activities across large-scale landscape, infrastructure, and construction projects. You will manage a team of surveyors, ensure accurate site measurements, oversee setting-out works, and provide precise data to support project execution.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Surveying Engineering or related field, brings 8+ years of surveying experience in construction or infrastructure, and demonstrates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying Engineering, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of surveying experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, drawings, and site construction methods.
• Proficiency with GPS, Total Station, Auto Level, and Civil 3D.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across projects.
• Professional certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise surveying teams across multiple project sites, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project specifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all surveying works including topographic surveys, setting-out, as-built surveys, and boundary verification.
• Review project drawings, design layouts, and technical documents to determine surveying requirements and methods.
• Establish and maintain control points, benchmarks, and reference systems in accordance with project needs.
• Verify and ensure accuracy of measurements, levels, and coordinates across all site activities.
• Prepare and submit detailed survey reports, calculations, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, site engineers, and construction teams to ensure proper implementation of designs.
• Monitor and maintain surveying equipment, ensuring calibration and readiness for site operations.
• Identify potential issues related to site levels, alignments, or design discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards in all surveying activities.
• Conduct training and performance evaluations for survey crew members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Surveying

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying Engineering

8+ years of surveying experience

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Auto Level

Civil 3D

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Chief Surveyor to lead all surveying activities for large-scale landscape, infrastructure, and construction projects. The role involves managing a team of surveyors, ensuring accurate site measurements, overseeing setting-out works, and providing precise technical data to support project execution. The ideal candidate will maintain the highest standards of accuracy, safety, and efficiency throughout all surveying operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise surveying teams across multiple project sites, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project specifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all surveying works including topographic surveys, setting-out, as-built surveys, and boundary verification.
• Review project drawings, design layouts, and technical documents to determine surveying requirements and methods.
• Establish and maintain control points, benchmarks, and reference systems in accordance with project needs.
• Verify and ensure accuracy of measurements, levels, and coordinates across all site activities.
• Prepare and submit detailed survey reports, calculations, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, site engineers, and construction teams to ensure proper implementation of designs.
• Monitor and maintain surveying equipment, ensuring calibration and readiness for site operations.
• Identify potential issues related to site levels, alignments, or design discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards in all surveying activities.
• Conduct training and performance evaluations for survey crew members.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying Engineering, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in surveying within construction, landscape, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, engineering drawings, and site construction methodologies.
• Proficiency in surveying instruments such as GPS, Total Station, Auto Level, and associated software (e.g., Civil 3D).
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across various projects.
• Valid professional certifications are an advantage.