Civil Surveyor

ABIS; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABIS is seeking a Civil Surveyor to perform land and construction surveys, establish site levels, alignments, and dimensions, and support setting-out for civil and construction works. You will operate total stations, GPS/GNSS, and leveling equipment while ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.

The role requires 5–8 years of survey experience on construction/industrial projects, and a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Surveying or Civil Engineering. Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience as a surveyor on construction/industrial projects.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient with total station, GPS/GNSS and levelling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys for setting-out of civil works (excavation, foundations, structures, pipelines, roads).
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and reference grids.
• Verify as-built dimensions, levels, and alignments against approved drawings.
• Operate survey equipment (total station, GPS/GNSS, levels) and maintain calibration records.
• Prepare survey reports, as-built drawings, and quantity survey data as required.
• Support QC with dimensional verification for civil, structural, and piping works.
• Coordinate with construction supervision on setting-out requirements and schedules.
• Maintain survey records, field books, and data files.
• Support topographic and boundary surveys as required.
• Identify and report survey discrepancies to the Superintendent/Engineering team.
• Support progress measurement through survey-based quantity verification.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Accountability

Communication Skills

Precision

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Total Station

GPS/GNSS

Levellling Equipment

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Survey Software

Reading Civil Drawings

Job description

SECTION I: Job Summary

The Civil Surveyor is responsible for performing land and construction surveys to establish and verify site levels, alignments, and dimensions, supporting accurate setting-out and progress verification for civil and construction works.

SECTION II: Job Analysis

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys for setting-out of civil works (excavation, foundations, structures, pipelines, roads).
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and reference grids.
• Verify as-built dimensions, levels, and alignments against approved drawings.
• Operate survey equipment (total station, GPS/GNSS, levels) and maintain calibration records.
• Prepare survey reports, as-built drawings, and quantity survey data as required.
• Support QC with dimensional verification for civil, structural, and piping works.
• Coordinate with construction supervision on setting-out requirements and schedules.
• Maintain survey records, field books, and data files.
• Support topographic and boundary surveys as required.
• Identify and report survey discrepancies to the Superintendent/Engineering team.
• Support progress measurement through survey-based quantity verification.

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy of setting-out and survey data
• Timeliness of survey support to construction activities
• Quality and completeness of survey records/as-built data
• Responsiveness to survey requests from site teams

Required Skills & Abilities

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability
• Communication Skills
• Precision

Technical Skills

• Land & Construction Surveying Techniques
• Total Station, GPS/GNSS & Levelling Equipment Operation
• AutoCAD / Survey Software (e.g., Civil 3D)
• Reading Civil/Construction Drawings
• As-Built Documentation

Required Experience and Education

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience as a surveyor on construction/industrial projects.

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.