Land Surveyor

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a qualified Land Surveyor to join their team in Riyadh. The successful candidate will monitor and verify survey works related to roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels within a major infrastructure program. Responsibilities include supervising survey activities, verifying data accuracy, and coordinating with project stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in land surveying, particularly in infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in land surveying.
• At least 5 years in consultant supervision roles.
• Proven experience in roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels projects.
• Strong knowledge of survey instruments and relevant software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day site supervision of survey activities.
• Verify survey data and measurements submitted by the contractor.
• Check the accuracy of setting out and benchmarks.
• Monitor the contractor’s survey teams for compliance.
• Prepare and maintain survey records and documentation.

Skills

Land surveying

Communication skills

Technical specifications interpretation

Knowledge of survey instruments

Coordination skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Station

GPS

Auto Level

Job description

WSP is seeking a qualified Land Surveyor to join our supervision team in Riyadh. The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring, checking, and verifying survey works related to roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels on a major infrastructure program. This role requires close coordination with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality of construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day site supervision of survey activities on roads, bridges, highways, and tunnels.
• Verify survey data, measurements, levels, and alignments submitted by the contractor.
• Check the accuracy of setting out, benchmarks, and reference points as per approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor the contractor’s survey teams and ensure all works comply with design, contract requirements, and project specifications.
• Prepare and maintain survey records, site sketches, and documentation for approval.
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and design teams to resolve discrepancies or technical issues.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards are maintained during survey operations.
• Support the Resident Engineer and senior supervision staff in delivering project milestones.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in land surveying with at least 5 years in consultant supervision roles.
• Proven experience in roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of survey instruments (Total Station, GPS, Auto Level) and relevant software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Previous experience working with international consultants in large infrastructure projects in the Middle East is preferred.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills in English (Arabic is a plus).

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