Chief Surveyor - Bridges

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Saudi Arabia seeks a Chief Surveyor to lead and manage all surveying activities for major bridge and infrastructure projects. You will establish control, monitor progress, verify geometry, and ensure precision throughout the project lifecycle.

You will mentor the survey team, develop procedures, coordinate with design and construction teams, ensure IFC compliance, and deliver accurate data, reports, and as-built deliverables while liaising with clients and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Surveying Certification or Registration is preferred.
• Additional qualifications in GIS, BIM, or Digital Engineering will be advantageous.
• Minimum 12-15 years of surveying experience on major civil infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 7 years in a senior or lead surveying role.
• Extensive experience in: Bridge Construction Projects Highway Infrastructure Projects Transportation Corridors Major Interchanges Urban Infrastructure Developments Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale bridge projects from foundation through superstructure completion.
• Previous experience on mega projects within the GCC region, preferably Saudi Arabia.
• Experience working with international consultants, government authorities, and major contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the project survey team across bridge and infrastructure construction activities.
• Establish maintain and verify primary and secondary survey control networks for the project.
• Oversee setting out activities for Bridge foundations Pile locations Abutments Piers Bridge superstructures Deck alignments Retaining structures Highway and roadway infrastructure.
• Verify geometric accuracy elevations coordinates and construction tolerances.
• Ensure all survey activities are carried out in accordance with approved IFC drawings and project specifications.
• Lead survey works associated with complex bridge structures including Viaducts Flyovers Interchanges Underpasses Highway bridges.
• Monitor structural alignment and geometry throughout bridge construction stages.
• Support construction teams in resolving survey-related challenges and alignment issues.
• Establish quality control procedures for all survey activities Review and approve survey reports calculations field data and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate survey activities across multiple work fronts to support construction schedules.
• Manage survey data acquisition processing storage and reporting Ensure proper utilization of Total Stations GNSS GPS Equipment Digital Levels Laser Scanners Survey Management Software BIM-integrated survey workflows.
• Coordinate closely with Construction Managers Resident Engineers Design Teams Quality Teams Project Controls Teams Client Representatives Attend progress meetings and provide survey updates and technical recommendations.

Job description

The Chief Surveyor will lead and manage all surveying activities for the Projects ensuring the accurate establishment control monitoring and verification of bridge and infrastructure works throughout the project lifecycle The role requires extensive experience in major bridge construction highway infrastructure grade separations interchanges and transportation projects.

Your role

Survey Leadership amp Management Lead manage and supervise the project survey team across all bridge and infrastructure construction activities Develop and implement project survey strategies methodologies and procedures Allocate survey resources and ensure adequate manpower and equipment are available to meet project requirements Provide technical leadership and mentoring to survey engineers surveyors and survey assistants Coordinate survey activities across multiple work fronts to support construction schedules.

Survey Control amp Construction Setting Out

Establish maintain and verify primary and secondary survey control networks for the project Oversee setting out activities for Bridge foundations Pile locations Abutments Piers Bridge superstructures Deck alignments Retaining structures Highway and roadway infrastructure Verify geometric accuracy elevations coordinates and construction tolerances Ensure all survey activities are carried out in accordance with approved IFC drawings and project specifications.

Bridges amp Infrastructure Expertise

Lead survey works associated with complex bridge structures including Viaducts Flyovers Interchanges Underpasses Highway bridges Monitor structural alignment and geometry throughout bridge construction stages Ensure accurate positioning of bridge bearing locations pier caps girders deck segments and associated infrastructure elements Support construction teams in resolving survey-related challenges and alignment issues.

Quality Assurance amp Compliance

Establish quality control procedures for all survey activities Review and approve survey reports calculations field data and as-built documentation Ensure compliance with client standards contractual requirements and industry best practices Participate in audits inspections and quality reviews Verify contractor and subcontractor survey submissions.

Data Management amp Technology

Manage survey data acquisition processing storage and reporting Ensure proper utilization of Total Stations GNSS GPS Equipment Digital Levels Laser Scanners Survey Management Software Review and validate survey calculations coordinate systems and digital models Support the implementation of GIS BIM and digital engineering requirements where applicable.

Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinate closely with Construction Managers Resident Engineers Design Teams Quality Teams Project Controls Teams Client Representatives Attend progress meetings and provide survey updates and technical recommendations Support dispute resolution and technical approvals relating to survey matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Surveying Certification or Registration is preferred.
• Additional qualifications in GIS, BIM, or Digital Engineering will be advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 12-15 years of surveying experience on major civil infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 7 years in a senior or lead surveying role.
• Extensive experience in: Bridge Construction Projects Highway Infrastructure Projects Transportation Corridors Major Interchanges Urban Infrastructure Developments Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale bridge projects from foundation through superstructure completion.
• Previous experience on mega projects within the GCC region, preferably Saudi Arabia.
• Experience working with international consultants, government authorities, and major contractors.

Technical Competencies

Advanced knowledge of bridge construction surveying methodologies and geometric control. Strong understanding of: Bridge alignment and geometry Structural tolerances Geodetic and engineering surveying principles Highway and infrastructure design interfaces Proficiency in: AutoCAD Civil 3D Trimble Business Center Leica Geo Office Survey Processing Software BIM-integrated survey workflows Strong capability in reviewing survey calculations, coordinate systems, and as-built deliverables.

• Bridge alignment and geometry
• Structural tolerances
• Geodetic and engineering surveying principles
• Highway and infrastructure design interfaces

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Trimble Business Center
• Leica Geo Office
• Survey Processing Software
• BIM-integrated survey workflows

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proactive decision-making and planning capabilities.