Senior Surveyor

Power International Holding; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Surveyor to perform surveying works for building construction. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying, and strong skills in land surveying principles and techniques. Responsibilities include analyzing properties, preparing surveys, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience, with 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience in GCC countries is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and surveying standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and inspect properties to establish boundaries.
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, and reports.
• Train assistants in surveying activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Submit daily and weekly reports of surveying activities.

Skills

Knowledge of mathematics, survey computer programs, and survey computations

Proficient understanding of land surveying principles, techniques, and equipment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

GPS

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Surveyor performs surveying works for activities of properties and sites in order to provide information for building construction, alterations, valuations, land use and map making.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze, measure and inspect properties and sites to establish property boundaries.
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys.
• Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas.
• Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land.
• Analyze, measure and inspect properties and sites to establish property boundaries and to provide information for construction Projects.
• Ensure daily submission of surveying report detailing the measurements and location of property boundaries with at least 95% accuracy utilizing the Company-approved format that will be useful for the construction of the Projects.
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
• Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.
• Ensure to submit an efficient survey proposal 7days before starting the setting out of the project. Facilitate the completion of surveying works on or before the estimated time of accomplishment.
• Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
• Ensure daily supervision and train skilled and qualified assistant land surveyors in the site in performing surveying activities and map preparations to achieve 100% efficiency.
• Ensure the compliance with the Company’s safety procedure and implements the same to the subordinates in all work periods.
• Achieve zero loss time incidents (LTIs) for land surveying activities throughout the duration of the project.
• Submits the daily update of sketches and maps detailing the work done for the day with the correct quantities and keep safe and organize files of the same for referencing.
• Determines longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).
• Ensures to submit a daily report of the coordinates of the project using the proper instruments for better accuracy.
• Ensures to submit a weekly and monthly summary report for the same.
• Records the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features to be used for quantities calculation, cost estimation, and invoice preparation.
• Ensures Daily submission a surveying report with AutoCAD file of the spatial aspect of the projects that will accurately estimate the quantity of work done in a specified zone or area. Provide the same info to concerned staff such as PM, CM, QS, etc.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of mathematics, survey computer programs, and survey computations applicable to the work.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of land surveying.
• Knowledge of land surveying activities and techniques, engineering sketches, maps and drawings.
• Proficient understanding of land surveying principles, techniques, and equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to interpret survey data and resolve discrepancies.
• Attention to detail and accuracy to ensure precise measurements and boundary determinations.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and surveying standards to ensure compliance.
• Effective communication skills to interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 5 year(s) working experience, 3 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year(s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

ResilienceQualityLeadershipSurveying L2Survey Drafting L2Building Survey L2Infrastructure Survey L2AgilityTopographic Survey L2

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying